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T331 JAO

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,136 mi
Last recorded140,136 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 JAO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 140,136 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 135,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,116 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 May 2011 123,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit.

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked.

Rear axle brke pipes corroded.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 123,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit.

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked.

Rear axle brke pipes corroded.

Pass 6 May 2010 118,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 114,541 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 110,751 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 110,751 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 108,350 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 108,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 102,873 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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T331 JAO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T331 JAO, 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 T331 JAO registered?

T331 JAO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T331 JAO safe to buy?

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