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R263 BNP

1998 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,142 mi
Last recorded135,142 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 BNP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 135,142 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 127,196 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 127,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 May 2010 116,975 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 116,975 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2009 101,755 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Mar 2009 101,339 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2007 82,428 miles

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

steering column gaiter split

Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

steering column gaiter split

Fail 29 Aug 2007 81,271 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,206 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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R263 BNP is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R263 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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R263 BNP is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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