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S108 LLR

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,501 mi
Last recorded109,501 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 LLR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 109,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened bushes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bushes (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 109,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both drop-links have slight play

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 101,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both drop-links have slight play

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,543 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 87,479 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nsr and osr tyres perishing but not to excess.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,076 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,546 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,235 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 71,727 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 71,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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S108 LLR is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S108 LLR, 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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S108 LLR is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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