MOT Status
ValidMileage
230,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion inner sills
slight oil leak evident
front reg plate damaged
slight corrosion n/s inner sill
slight oil leak
rear discs corroded
slight exhaust blow evident
exhaust corroded
oil leak evident
corrosion n/s sill
slight exhaust blow
exhaust corroded
front balljoint gaitors split
interior mirror missing
front upper balljoint gaitors perished
interior mirror missing
slight corrosion to o/s sill
front reg plate damaged
handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
exhaust mount broken
general corrosion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust mount broken
general corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
chip in windscreen
o/s mirror cracked
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Crack in O/s/f mirror!
Front reg plate cracked!
N/s/r light lens damaged!
Slight leak from rear diff front seal!
Small crack in screen!
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S261 SCJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 S261 SCJ, 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 S261 SCJ registered?
S261 SCJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S261 SCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S261 SCJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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