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B15 FOW

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,595 mi
Last recorded101,595 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 FOW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,595 miles

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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery insecure

bonnet struts weak

corrosion on offside and nearside front brake pipes

corrosion on rear shocker casings

front brake pads wearing low

handrake lever travel

movement in nearside rear half shaft

Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,635 miles

end float in offside and nearside rear half shafts

handbrake lever travel

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

play in offside front anti roll bar link bar

Fail 21 Feb 2011 94,195 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

end float in offside and nearside rear half shafts

handbrake lever travel

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

play in offside front anti rollbar link bar

Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,317 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 77,196 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,185 miles

Both rear tyres worn down on inner edges

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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B15 FOW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B15 FOW, 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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B15 FOW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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