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R102 XUY

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,258 mi
Last recorded107,258 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 XUY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,258 miles

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

Oil leak

both front and rear brake disks corroded and worn

exhaust brackets in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear brake disks corroded and worn

exhaust brackets in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2012 98,811 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 92,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 86,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 31 Mar 2010 86,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 84,309 miles

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

condition of n/s/r brake pipe can not be determined properly,due to manufacture of pipe however pipe does appear rusty.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 84,292 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,628 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate small crack

Fail 13 Feb 2008 82,623 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate small crack

Pass 7 Feb 2007 81,214 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 81,214 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front number plate 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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R102 XUY is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black 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 R102 XUY, 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 R102 XUY registered?

R102 XUY is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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