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P698 YDS

1996 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,380 mi
Last recorded124,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 YDS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 124,380 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 123,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 122,798 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 121,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 118,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,828 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 114,180 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,509 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,822 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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P698 YDS is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 104,696 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 P698 YDS, 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 30 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P698 YDS registered?

P698 YDS is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P698 YDS safe to buy?

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