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S527 WHJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,679 mi
Last recorded82,679 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2018 82,679 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both registration plates damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,658 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler ()

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

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

both front wiper blades split

both registration plates damaged

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,992 miles

All tyres have cracking in tread

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

front diff input seal leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2014

All metal brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,974 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,140 miles

both front lower ball joints have lift!

both rear anti roll bar link edges slightly rubbing on anti roll bar

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,719 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare wheel loose but not insecure

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,409 miles

lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,853 miles

suspect leak from centre exhaust silencer behind heat shield. unable to see

Pass 15 Jun 2005 37,814 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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S527 WHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S527 WHJ, 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 S527 WHJ registered?

S527 WHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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