MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s and o/s/f brake pipes corroded.
n/s/f lower suspension arm corroded.
n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s and o/s/f brake pipes corroded.
n/s/f lower suspension arm corroded.
n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front and rear suspension components and associated mountings are all showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.
n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
no spare wheel
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
no spare wheel
rear brake pads wearing thin
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
long travel on parking brake lever
engine managment light on
sill covers fitted
surface rust on exhaust
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
corrosion on both front brake discs on inner faces
slight play in nearside front suspension bottom ball joint
stone chip in windscreen nearside
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R262 BNP is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R262 BNP, 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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R262 BNP is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 May 1998.
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