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S153 SDP

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,716 mi
Last recorded154,716 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 SDP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 154,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

steering column corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2016 154,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front jounts (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle brake pipe (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

steering column corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 151,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 146,103 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 140,019 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 6 Aug 2009 134,714 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 134,714 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 121,630 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 121,630 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 115,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 110,062 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S153 SDP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S153 SDP, 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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S153 SDP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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