MOT Status
Mileage
176,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
all brake pipes have pretective coil of wire unable to fully inspect
centre exhaust mount deteriorating
n/s/r seat belt difficult to latch
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
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ANWA527 is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 ANWA527, 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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ANWA527 is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is ANWA527 safe to buy?
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