MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,595 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Both rear tyres worn down on inner edges
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of B15 FOW?
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What year was B15 FOW registered?
B15 FOW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is B15 FOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for B15 FOW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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