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T247 SSG

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,992 mi
Last recorded118,992 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT247 SSG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 118,992 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to entire chassis

Pass 22 Jun 2011 116,329 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 116,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2010 112,301 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 26 May 2010 112,299 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 110,075 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 110,041 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 105,700 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bodyroll shocker lower bush worn

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 105,622 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bodyroll shocker lower bush worn

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 97,202 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 96,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 88,134 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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T247 SSG is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T247 SSG, 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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T247 SSG is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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