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FWD 533Y

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,130 mi
Last recorded67,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 533Y
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 67,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 67,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 67,091 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,905 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,246 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 66,230 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,471 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both, slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 65,003 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,419 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,984 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 63,082 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,166 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,635 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,461 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,115 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 52,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,239 miles

tyre side walls perished

Pass 12 Dec 2009 48,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front and o/s rear tyre wearing on edges.

slight movement in the rear drive shafts/hubs.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 47,607 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,374 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,622 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 44,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 42,056 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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FWD 533Y is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FWD 533Y, 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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FWD 533Y is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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