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T951 LKL

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,762 mi
Last recorded104,762 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT951 LKL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,762 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f back plate touching disc

Fail 25 Oct 2013 104,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f back plate touching disc

Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,989 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 102,987 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 99,830 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear disc in poor condition

offside exhaust manifold and catalyst blowing slightly

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight power steering leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 99,830 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear disc in poor condition

offside exhaust manifold and catalyst blowing slightly

slight power steering leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,041 miles

corrosion to rear brake disc's

heavy corrosion to front brake disc's

heavy corrosion to under vehicle and chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,570 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 76,540 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,678 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 74,678 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 67,865 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 67,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?

Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
4,557
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,403
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,515
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,251
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T951 LKL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 89,255 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Explorer fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T951 LKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Explorer typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T951 LKL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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