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S183 LFP

1999 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,594 mi
Last recorded148,594 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 LFP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 148,594 miles

battery insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2013 148,594 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2011 139,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2010 132,348 miles

n/s front tyre and both rear tyres wearing close to limits

n/s top ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2009 125,158 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 4 Jun 2008 114,812 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

damage to chassis could have misalinged rear axle

Pass 12 Jul 2007 102,843 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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S183 LFP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S183 LFP, 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 S183 LFP registered?

S183 LFP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S183 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S183 LFP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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