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BIG 4261

1999 Ford Expedition

White Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,280 mi
Last recorded159,280 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Expedition98,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 4261
MakeFord
ModelExpedition
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 159,280 miles

Outer sills corroded in parts

Pass 5 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrsion present under vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2019 148,251 miles

Front Lower panel mounting corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle chassi has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2017

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 144,740 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 143,599 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 139,583 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 139,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2012 139,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 139,119 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 136,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 115,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 115,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,528 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 110,528 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 101,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 95,364 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 95,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Sep 2005 91,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 91,372 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Expedition?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 39
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 35
Direction indicator incorrect colour 32
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BIG 4261 is a 1999 Ford Expedition in White with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Ford Expedition models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 98,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Expedition fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 4261, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BIG 4261 registered?

BIG 4261 is a 1999 Ford Expedition, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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