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R139 GGX

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,169 mi
Last recorded60,169 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 GGX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,169 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,061 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,180 miles

both front body mounts silght corrosion

offside rear disc in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,203 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,827 miles

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

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 GGX is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R139 GGX, 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 GGX is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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