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S678 CRC

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,518 mi
Last recorded185,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 CRC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 185,518 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2016 176,406 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 176,031 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/side and o/side (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2015 163,798 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 160,890 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

all brake pipes covered

front brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Apr 2014 160,880 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

all brake pipes covered

front brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Apr 2013 152,154 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 148,886 miles

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

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

exhaust system surface corroded

front and rear discs surface corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2009 145,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 132,847 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 121,370 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 111,317 miles

ADVISE TYRES SHOULDERING

ENGINE HUNTS

Pass 16 Dec 2005 103,181 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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S678 CRC is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S678 CRC, 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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S678 CRC is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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