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R145 WWO

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,387 mi
Last recorded142,387 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 WWO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 142,387 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 132,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre/rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 118,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 112,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 112,154 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 107,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 102,414 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 98,280 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 93,632 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 89,405 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 83,765 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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R145 WWO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R145 WWO, 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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What year was R145 WWO registered?

R145 WWO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R145 WWO safe to buy?

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