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R249 EJN

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,751 mi
Last recorded173,751 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 EJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 173,751 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 189,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 169,301 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 165,632 miles

front and rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 12 May 2008 165,631 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front and rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 22 May 2007 15,883 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 158,824 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 149,219 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 149,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R249 EJN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R249 EJN, 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 R249 EJN registered?

R249 EJN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R249 EJN safe to buy?

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