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F7 TJF

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,793 mi
Last recorded96,793 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 TJF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 96,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension ball joint dust cover starting to perish/crack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack/pipe joint has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassi has surface corrosion front to rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 94,026 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 94,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 88,970 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 88,969 miles

Exhaust system insecure center mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,292 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,148 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,034 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,946 miles

All 4 tyres have damage on outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,988 miles

exhaust system rusty

offside front indicator slight white

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,223 miles

all four tyres aged/cracking

slight rust on offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,104 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,858 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,987 miles

O/S/F OUTER CV GAITER STARTING TO CRACK.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,538 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,732 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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F7 TJF is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F7 TJF, 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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What year was F7 TJF registered?

F7 TJF is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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