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R144 EOA

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,622 mi
Last recorded118,622 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 EOA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 118,622 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 116,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 114,711 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 112,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,896 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 109,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 109,420 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 107,021 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

STEERING COUPLING BOOT SPLIT

Fail 8 Feb 2018 107,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering coupling boot split

Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near the CAT (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,021 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,875 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,233 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,475 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 86,102 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,066 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 75,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 70,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 65,787 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R144 EOA is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R144 EOA, 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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R144 EOA is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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