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T952 THK

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,519 mi
Last recorded118,519 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT952 THK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 118,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 117,148 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 116,212 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 115,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn DROP LINK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 114,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 112,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 110,505 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 103,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,482 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,316 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 88,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,438 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

auxulliary engine belt shows surface crack

n/s/f and o/s/r seat back slightly play

trailer socket side light inop

Fail 27 Jun 2012 83,438 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auxulliary engine belt shows surface crack

n/s/f and o/s/r seat back slightly play

trailer socket side light inop

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,253 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,751 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,981 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 66,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 62,978 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 62,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,293 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 58,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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T952 THK is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T952 THK, 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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What year was T952 THK registered?

T952 THK is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T952 THK safe to buy?

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