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P111 RJS

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,261 mi
Last recorded88,261 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 RJS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,261 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,404 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,937 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,756 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,851 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 79,847 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 79,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring rear hanger and centre lower support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nsr inner and outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Osr inner and outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear shocker casings corroded

Corrosion to rear subframe and support bracket

Exhaust mounting defective Centre box bracket broken exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight corrosion to power steering pipes on steering rack

Slight lateral movement in rear axle felt through both sides

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,291 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,782 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F drive shaft has a fluid leak req's attention

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,705 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 22 Oct 2013 70,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,216 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,816 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

no plates

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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P111 RJS is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P111 RJS, 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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P111 RJS is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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