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M90 ASB

1999 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,781 mi
Last recorded204,781 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 ASB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 204,781 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

body repairs covered in underseal

corrosion on vehicle body (both front body mounting areas)

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel (it might appear that braking system needs adjustment and repair)

Fail 8 May 2026 204,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

body repairs covered in underseal

corrosion on vehicle body (both front body mounting areas)

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel (it might appear that braking system needs adjustment and repair)

Fail 16 Apr 2026 204,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on vehicle body (both front body mounting areas and offside (second) body mounting area corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2026 204,763 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 199,296 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 199,296 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 195,510 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 190,857 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 190,857 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 186,548 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 186,548 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 180,917 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 177,114 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 174,039 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 172,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 170,655 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 170,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 169,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 168,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 168,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 167,401 miles

steering coupling gaiter deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 164,959 miles

steering coupling gaiter split

Pass 7 Jan 2010 160,451 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 160,451 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 150,953 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 150,953 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 142,981 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 131,787 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)

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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M90 ASB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M90 ASB, 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 M90 ASB registered?

M90 ASB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for M90 ASB shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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