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R103 SLC

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,155 mi
Last recorded52,155 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 SLC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,155 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,463 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 43,613 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 38,866 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 34,275 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 30,653 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,937 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 29,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,654 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,365 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,076 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,098 miles

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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R103 SLC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R103 SLC, 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 R103 SLC registered?

R103 SLC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R103 SLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 SLC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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