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S302 UDP

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

191,872 mi
Last recorded191,872 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 UDP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 191,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 190,138 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 189,311 miles

Rear Spring (leaf aligning) retention brackets fractured

Some general surface corrosion under-body - Not structural

Pass 24 Oct 2016 186,654 miles

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 12 Oct 2016 186,562 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 13 Oct 2015 183,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Some general underbody corrosion - Not stuctural

Fail 13 Oct 2015 183,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Some general underbody corrosion - Not stuctural

Pass 20 Oct 2014 182,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

some surface underbody corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 25 Sep 2013 181,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre flat

spare wheel in carrier loose

support bracket on silencer broken but system secure.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 181,617 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre flat

spare wheel in carrier loose

support bracket on silencer broken but system secure.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 180,293 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak on front diff

rear brake discs corroded

spare tyre not fully secured

steering column u/j has rubber boot/cover split

various oil leaks on engine and gearbox

various points of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2012 180,293 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak on front diff

rear brake discs corroded

spare tyre not fully secured

steering column u/j has rubber boot/cover split

various oil leaks on engine and gearbox

various points of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2011 178,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 178,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 174,608 miles

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

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 16 Sep 2010 174,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 3 Aug 2009 171,920 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 171,920 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 168,748 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

steering column u joint gaiter split

vehicle pulling to offside under braking

Pass 13 Jul 2007 164,162 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 164,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 160,408 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 160,408 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S302 UDP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 S302 UDP, 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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S302 UDP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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