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P10 NCS

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,836 mi
Last recorded112,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 NCS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 112,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 111,524 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 110,049 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers

Pass 2 Jun 2021 108,755 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers

Fail 2 Jun 2021 108,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers

Pass 11 Jun 2020 107,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 103,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 May 2019 103,820 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 98,907 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,546 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,022 miles

outer sill covers fitted

possible gas leak if running on gas? (tested on petrol)

windscreen chipped & cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt slipping (2.3.6)

outer sill covers fitted

possible gas leak if running on gas? (tested on petrol)

windscreen chipped & cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,884 miles

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

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

underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,378 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,182 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 78,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,633 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 74,629 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 67,973 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,996 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside door mirror cracked

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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P10 NCS is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P10 NCS, 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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P10 NCS is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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