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R139 FBJ

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,744 mi
Last recorded143,744 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 FBJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 143,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 143,744 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,988 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 137,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 129,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Fail 24 Apr 2019 129,266 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,883 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 123,851 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2017 117,753 miles

handbrake performance close to limit

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,104 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 112,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 106,727 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,427 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 102,427 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 98,283 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 98,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,766 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 89,398 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 89,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 89,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,370 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,552 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008
Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,022 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,034 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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R139 FBJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R139 FBJ, 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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R139 FBJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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