MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S353 LFP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 S353 LFP, 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 S353 LFP registered?
S353 LFP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S353 LFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S353 LFP shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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