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S15 ASN

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,701 mi
Last recorded131,701 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 ASN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 131,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 131,701 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 125,729 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 125,729 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,136 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 110,024 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 99,480 miles

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

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

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

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

automatic gearbox leaking oil onto exhaust slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 83,225 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,208 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 92,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,523 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 50,157 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,166 miles

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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S15 ASN is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S15 ASN, 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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S15 ASN is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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