MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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))
General light corrosion to suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Inner Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) spring eye broken (Front) (2.4.B.1b)
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)
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)
hazard switch stuck at first due to none use
knock heard on front but nothing found on ramp
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
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
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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