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H4 MKB

1998 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,560 mi
Last recorded95,560 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 MKB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,560 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear axle flex ns to front (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded from osf flexi across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on shaker plate (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside non Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view

eml is on

rear tailgate not opening but window does from outside

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,632 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,835 miles

front to rear brake pipes enclosed in coil overs and unable to inspect

Fail 28 May 2013 86,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes enclosed in coil overs and unable to inspect

Pass 21 May 2012 77,157 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 May 2012 77,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,339 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,780 miles

All metel brake pipes corroded

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Clicking/rattleing noise hurd which apears to be around the auxillary belt area

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Engine misfireing makeing it difficult to get through the emitions test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads half worn

Front shock absorber bottom mounts in poor condition

Minor exhaust blow from the center box

Oil leak

Play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight lateral movement in hand brake lever

Slight play in both front lower swivels

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Steering colomb UJ boot split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All metel brake pipes corroded

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Clicking/rattleing noise hurd which apears to be around the auxillary belt area

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Engine misfireing makeing it difficult to get through the emitions test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads half worn

Front shock absorber bottom mounts in poor condition

Minor exhaust blow from the center box

Oil leak

Play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight lateral movement in hand brake lever

Slight play in both front lower swivels

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Steering colomb UJ boot split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,630 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 40,509 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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H4 MKB is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H4 MKB, 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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H4 MKB is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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