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K1 CGK

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,709 mi
Last recorded87,709 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 CGK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,709 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,658 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 83,990 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

attention to handbrake.

suspention components slightly corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2020 83,953 miles

Indicator switch inoperative on both o/s. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

attention to handbrake.

suspention components slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,874 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,766 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,759 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,745 miles

offside & nearside rear shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 29 Jul 2015 74,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feed (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

offside & nearside rear shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,177 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 69,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,816 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,970 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 56,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 53,888 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,674 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

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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K1 CGK 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 76%.

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 K1 CGK, 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 K1 CGK registered?

K1 CGK is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is K1 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 CGK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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