MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
all inner and all outer sills corroded/weak-oil leak-rear panel corroded-front cross member corroded-
brake pedal spongy-leaf springs corroded-all 4 shockers casings corroded-x2 rear shocker mountings areas corroded-rear anti roll bar corroded-x2 rear chassie legs corroded-fuel pipes corroded-both front tyres on limit and edges worn low
fuel filler neck corroded-x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-service and parking brakes passed on limits-all brake pipes corroded-rear brake discs corroded/pitted/worn-
rear and front brakes juddering-front number plate cracked-all seats have slight movement-exhaust system corroded/minor leak-rear and front brake pads wearing low-
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
chassis and suspension components corroded
front cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
chassis and suspension components corroded
front cross member corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
body sills corroded
chassis corroded
engine check lamp on
fuel pipes corroded
rear brake discs corroded
steering components corroded
suspension and components corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
slight corrosion under side of vehicle
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
slight corrosion under side of vehicle
Temporary fuel cap fitted
battery insecure
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
battery insecure
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
hand brake has alot of travel
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R136 GVX is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 R136 GVX, 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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R136 GVX is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 May 1998.
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