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S282 WJN

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,070 mi
Last recorded121,070 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 WJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 121,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 105,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2006 103,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal brake pipes across rear axle corroded inspect before next mot

Pass 16 Dec 2005 93,749 miles

Suspension light on .Not affecting suspension for MOT purposes

Fail 15 Dec 2005 93,749 miles

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

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

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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S282 WJN is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S282 WJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S282 WJN registered?

S282 WJN is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S282 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S282 WJN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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