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S225 XHJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,475 mi
Last recorded97,475 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,475 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,146 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened where shock absobers bolted to (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,058 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all o0ver (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lots of rust under car

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,732 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor rusted

inner arch rusted

inner sills rusted

play in steering

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,369 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 84,368 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both inner archs (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,522 miles

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

n,s,f tyre uneven wear

n,s,r tyre uneven wear

o,s,f tyre uneven wear

slight rust under car

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

chassis rusted

play in steering rack

rust under car

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,483 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 62,619 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nsf tyre wearing on inside tread,nsr tyre wearing on outer tread,osr tyre wearing on inside tread.

travel on footbrake pedal.

Pass 20 May 2009 58,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,433 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,692 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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S225 XHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S225 XHJ, 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 S225 XHJ registered?

S225 XHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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