MOT Status
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52,155 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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