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T968 RGE

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

110,918 mi
Last recorded110,918 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT968 RGE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 107,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,399 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 106,375 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,551 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,825 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 77,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 74,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,969 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,335 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,281 miles

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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T968 RGE is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T968 RGE, 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 T968 RGE registered?

T968 RGE is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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