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K50 JLT

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,954 mi
Last recorded73,954 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 JLT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 73,954 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 May 2013 73,951 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2012 63,681 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracks in Tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Scuffed on Outer Wall

Offside Front Tyre Cracks in Tread and on Inner And Outer Edge

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres edges wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,928 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 56,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,347 miles

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

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

number plates marked.

p.a.s. pipes rusty.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,415 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,183 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 43,749 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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K50 JLT is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K50 JLT, 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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K50 JLT is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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