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S47 LLP

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

180,304 mi
Last recorded180,304 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 LLP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 180,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothsides beside mudflups (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

eml on

Fail 13 Nov 2025 180,296 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothsides beside mudflups (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

eml on

Pass 21 Oct 2024 174,705 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 168,282 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 168,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x 2 lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 161,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 161,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 149,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 140,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 140,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 140,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 133,692 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 124,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 124,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 119,035 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 118,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt not operating full length (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,730 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 113,730 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 113,163 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 113,162 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc is corroded

power steering requires attention

Pass 29 Aug 2013 112,785 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,647 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 108,327 miles

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

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

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2010 108,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2009 102,446 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,455 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 95,377 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 91,393 miles

wear to edge of brake pedal rubber

Pass 26 Jul 2006 86,137 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 86,137 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 75,394 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 75,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2004 57,332 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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S47 LLP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 S47 LLP, 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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S47 LLP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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