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S208 KLX

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,652 mi
Last recorded145,652 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 KLX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 145,652 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2024 139,989 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 139,974 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 139,567 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front body mount corroded

offside front tyre punctured

Pass 27 Jun 2018 137,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside side step loose

Pass 9 Jun 2017 134,973 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under car corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear crossmember corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear bottom shocker mount and offside rear badly corrodod

all exhaust badly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside side step missimg

Fail 5 Jun 2017 134,910 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion all under car corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear crossmember corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear bottom shocker mount and offside rear badly corrodod

all exhaust badly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside side step missimg

Pass 8 Jun 2016 132,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under car (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion and nearside chassis (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

steering stiff and juddering when moveing

Pass 10 Jun 2015 129,936 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

signs of slight corrosion on exhaust system

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2014 126,163 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exh corroded slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2013 122,434 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 122,309 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all 4 brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,691 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear wont open from inside

Fail 11 Jun 2012 119,634 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear wont open from inside

Pass 16 Jun 2011 117,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front & rear discs slightly corroded & worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 114,439 miles

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 111,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 108,265 miles

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

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

all brake pipes signs of corrosion

all shock absorbers slightly soft

Pass 29 Jun 2007 102,405 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 97,632 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

offside front tyre heavily wearing on inner edge.

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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S208 KLX is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S208 KLX, 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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S208 KLX is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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