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R140 TCK

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,611 mi
Last recorded59,611 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 TCK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,611 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside front outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake only just met the requirements for braking effort - 16%

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,025 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet near abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 56,002 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 54,727 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,679 miles

Sill covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 53,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Sill covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 52,000 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,571 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 48,779 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 44,034 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,504 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 41,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 39,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,736 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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R140 TCK is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R140 TCK, 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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R140 TCK is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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