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S761 MSS

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,998 mi
Last recorded143,998 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS761 MSS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 143,998 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 143,992 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 138,178 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 126,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TAIL GATE WIPER WORN STEERING COUPLING COVER SPLIT

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 122,359 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 122,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

TEMP REPAIR MADE TO THE BRAKE SERVO VAC HOSE, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 114,061 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 106,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S761 MSS is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S761 MSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S761 MSS registered?

S761 MSS is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S761 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S761 MSS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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