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R414 KFL

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,967 mi
Last recorded140,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 KFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 140,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 140,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 135,762 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 135,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,482 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 114,640 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 114,640 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,519 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,788 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight weep n/s/r axle seal

Pass 18 Feb 2014 100,698 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 100,698 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,102 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,707 miles

1/ front and rear brake pipes rusty 2/ rear diff stabalising damper leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,312 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,312 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,381 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 65,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,853 miles

nearside rear halfshaft seal leaking. †front tyres wearing on edges

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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R414 KFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R414 KFL, 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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R414 KFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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