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A2 MVF

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,005 mi
Last recorded90,005 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MVF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside and underside components have general corrosion or are covered in underseal

Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,321 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner under arch fuel filler neck corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,006 miles

General light corrosion to underside components

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV Boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,220 miles

General light corrosion to suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 88,219 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General light corrosion to suspension components

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Anti Roll Bar Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear Shackle Bushing has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 85,261 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Anti Roll Bar Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear Shackle Bushing has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,059 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,930 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 82,915 miles

Offside Rear Inner Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) spring eye broken (Front) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,276 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 82,272 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 80,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 79,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 78,641 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 78,370 miles

hazard switch stuck at first due to none use

knock heard on front but nothing found on ramp

Fail 17 May 2012 78,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hazard switch stuck at first due to none use

knock heard on front but nothing found on ramp

Pass 16 May 2011 77,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

WATER LEAK

Pass 13 May 2009 75,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 71,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 71,053 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 69,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 69,792 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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A2 MVF is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 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 A2 MVF, 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 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 MVF registered?

A2 MVF is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is A2 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 MVF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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