MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/S/F seat has slight movement
corrosion in area of nearside rear shock absorber mounting
drivers seat insecure
front btake pads worn low
no reserve travel on handbrake
offside rear anti roll bar linkage in poor condition
rear brake pads worn low
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion in area of nearside rear shock absorber mounting
drivers seat insecure
front btake pads worn low
no reserve travel on handbrake
offside rear anti roll bar linkage in poor condition
rear brake pads worn low
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both rear shock absorbers corroded
corrosion to both front torsion bar montings on front suspension arms
exhaust braket broken
exhaust leaking
hand brake travel long
play in both front lower ball joints
play in offside rear anti-roll bar mounting rubber
steering shakes on turn plates at low revs
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
both front suspension arms corroded
both front torsion bars corroded at mounting points
both rear shock absorbers corroded
exhaust leaking at front
play in nearside front lower ball joint
play in offside front upper and lower ball joints
play in offside rear anti-roll bar mounting on rear axle
steering shakes at low revs on turn plates
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front washer switch slightly faulty
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake pipes have been greased heavly making inspection hard
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front brake pipes corroded
main brake pipe at rear corroded
offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R419 PTN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R419 PTN, 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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What year was R419 PTN registered?
R419 PTN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R419 PTN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R419 PTN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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