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S272 XHJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,254 mi
Last recorded123,254 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,254 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,828 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 116,828 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 106,675 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 106,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,838 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 99,838 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

underside has corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,868 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,925 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,725 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 86,725 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,876 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 83,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,594 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 72,091 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2005 66,023 miles

1)tyre size 255 70 16

Fail 2 Dec 2005 66,023 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1) front brake discs worn req measuring 2) front pads look very low req closer inspection a.s.a.p. 3) wear in o/s and n/s rear hubs 4) rear discs worn and pads low 4) tyres 255 70 16

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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S272 XHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S272 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 S272 XHJ registered?

S272 XHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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