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TM15AA

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,923 mi
Last recorded122,923 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM15AA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2023 122,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,085 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 101,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 100,254 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 100,254 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Casing binding on button (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,424 miles

Centre Rear Plastic casing to rear / centre seat belt buckle broken away but this does not affect operation.

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

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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TM15AA is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TM15AA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TM15AA registered?

TM15AA is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is TM15AA safe to buy?

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