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LBG 456

1998 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,090 mi
Last recorded162,090 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBG 456
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 162,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 157,420 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODING AND STRICTLY ADVISE MONITORING.

BOTH BONNET STRUTS ARE WEAK AND ADVISE REPLACING.

Battery insecure

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ANCHOR BUSHES AT BOTH SIDES.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 157,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODING AND STRICTLY ADVISE MONITORING.

BOTH BONNET STRUTS ARE WEAK AND ADVISE REPLACING.

Battery insecure

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR ANCHOR BUSHES AT BOTH SIDES.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 156,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2010 150,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 144,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & rear number plates faded slightly.

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack seems slightly rough.

Fail 21 Feb 2009 144,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & rear number plates faded slightly.

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Steering rack seems slightly rough.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 138,549 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 138,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 131,383 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 131,383 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both index plates deteriorated!

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear diff out-put shaft leaking!

all metal brake pipes showing signs of surface corrossion.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on both edges.

unable to test centre rear lap belt as jammed under rear seat!

Pass 9 Mar 2006 122,704 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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LBG 456 is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LBG 456, 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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LBG 456 is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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