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S35 OGA

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,436 mi
Last recorded118,436 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 OGA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 118,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Lower Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Lower Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

All 4 tyres treads,perrishing,265/75/16c

Both front torsion bars have been removed

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corroson

Pass 19 Apr 2014 118,433 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body has surface rust

Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F inner c.v joint to connecting driveshaft,little movement?

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 116,041 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

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

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

O/S/F inner c.v joint to connecting driveshaft,little movement?

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 114,223 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 109,053 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

exhaust brackets are broken away from box

knock noise from nearside rear

Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,241 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 105,241 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Offside mirror cracked

Slight distortion to handbrake drum

Pass 4 Dec 2007 102,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 102,579 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 102,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 95,081 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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S35 OGA is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S35 OGA, 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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S35 OGA is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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