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H20 OUG

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,297 mi
Last recorded187,297 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 OUG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 187,297 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 187,297 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 178,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 169,388 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 98,475 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 98,743 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 150,920 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 150,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion on various brake pipes,rear suspension low,front indicaters pale,number plates poor,corrosion on exhaust,corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 24 Sep 2007 129,202 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 129,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

smell of gas from rear

Pass 22 Sep 2006 106,666 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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H20 OUG is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H20 OUG, 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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H20 OUG is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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