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S33 SAA

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,818 mi
Last recorded85,818 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 SAA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,818 miles

Front body mountings corroded / general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,392 miles

Front body mountings rusted & holed

Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,998 miles

Front n/s/f o/s/f body mounting rusted & holed in prescribed areas front chassis outriggers rusted & holed

Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,618 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both front body mounts rusted & holed n/s/f body mount rusted & holed. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,354 miles

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SMALL HOLE BY BODY MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY MOUNTING RUSTED (TO REAR OF N/S/F WHEEL) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY MOUNTING RUSTED & HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 84,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on WIPERS & WASHERS NOT WORKING (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SMALL HOLE BY BODY MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY MOUNTING RUSTED (TO REAR OF N/S/F WHEEL) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY MOUNTING RUSTED & HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,243 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,030 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 82,032 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,977 miles

exhaust rear corroded and has minor leak of gasses

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,753 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 78,064 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,744 miles

o/s/f a/roll bar link in poor condition. metal brake pipe on rear axle rusting.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,297 miles

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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S33 SAA is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S33 SAA, 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 S33 SAA registered?

S33 SAA is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is S33 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 SAA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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