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R250 VLB

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,979 mi
Last recorded95,979 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 VLB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,979 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded at front.

rear exhaust mount in poor state. rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,979 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective no key presented on test not able to test seal. (7.2.4c)

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

power steering pipes corroded at front.

rear exhaust mount in poor state. rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,966 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,813 miles

Exhaust system corroded and rear braket broken

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 95,805 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system front to rear corroded. rear tail pipe mount very corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 95,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system front to rear corroded. rear tail pipe mount very corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 82,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 79,757 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,620 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,626 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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R250 VLB 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 R250 VLB, 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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R250 VLB is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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