MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s rear leaf spring mounting brackets rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
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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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