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KUI 3714

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,365 mi
Last recorded69,365 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUI 3714
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 69,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear service brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 10 Jun 2020 69,361 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak axle (5.3.2 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired insecure (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear service brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 14 May 2019 67,123 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 67,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 63,089 miles

Exhaust rear supporting bracket broken however exhaust is supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 60,746 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 60,745 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,426 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,989 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 59,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,848 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,326 miles

off side and near side front lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,168 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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KUI 3714 is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KUI 3714, 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 KUI 3714 registered?

KUI 3714 is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is KUI 3714 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUI 3714 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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