MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,573 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes have some surface corrosion
exhaust very close to rear shockabsorber and anti-roll bar link
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pipes have some surface corrosion
brake pipes fitted with metal coil covers so unable to examine correctly
surface corrosion on all brake pipes
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes fitted with metal coil covers so unable to examine correctly
surface corrosion on all brake pipes
front discs in poor condition
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear discs in poor condition
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
front discs in poor condition
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear discs in poor condition
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
power steering belt perished.... drivers door mirror not fully secured
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R281 EVX is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R281 EVX, 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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How do I check the history of R281 EVX?
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What year was R281 EVX registered?
R281 EVX is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 February 1998.
Is R281 EVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R281 EVX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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