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T246 KDX

1999 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,788 mi
Last recorded137,788 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT246 KDX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 137,788 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

n/s/f brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 132,113 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Slight exhaust blow from mid joint.

surface corrision to suspension.

Fail 27 May 2011 132,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Slight exhaust blow from mid joint.

surface corrision to suspension.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 130,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 122,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 115,356 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2006 109,226 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 109,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T246 KDX is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Grey 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 T246 KDX, 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 T246 KDX registered?

T246 KDX is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T246 KDX safe to buy?

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