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DHJ 30B

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,768 mi
Last recorded61,768 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 30B
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,768 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear Seats not presented for test.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 61,289 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front wishbones - corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm - slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Both rear leaf springs corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inn sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car generally rusty in all areas

n/s rear leaf spring saddle corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 60,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car generally rusty in all areas

n/s brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s rear leaf spring saddle corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 59,532 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 59,497 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 58,884 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 58,229 miles

o/s and n/s rear leaf spring mounting brackets rusty

Pass 29 May 2015 57,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 55,289 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 55,287 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,410 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,225 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,239 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 48,220 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,144 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,089 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,907 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 35,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,105 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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DHJ 30B is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHJ 30B, 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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DHJ 30B is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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