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R172 NWT

1998 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,217 mi
Last recorded64,217 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 NWT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 64,217 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,905 miles

BOTH rear tyres poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2017 61,855 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BOTH rear tyres poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise - tracking is reset - tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 56,248 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,400 miles

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

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 55,310 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

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

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SELF LEVELING SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM INSECURE

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,520 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,578 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,589 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,771 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,140 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,913 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear spring clamp badly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,430 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 40,398 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,922 miles

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)

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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R172 NWT is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R172 NWT, 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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R172 NWT is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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