MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,829 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Central Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 0mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn edges
chip in screen
front and rear tyres perished
rear brake pads on limit
temp repair to nearside wing mirror
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres worn edges
chip in screen
front and rear tyres perished
rear brake pads on limit
temp repair to nearside wing mirror
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chip in screen
o/s/f seat has slight movement
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight bind o/s/f wheel
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight bind o/s/f wheel
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on edges
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tested when wet
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R42 EWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R42 EWC, 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 R42 EWC registered?
R42 EWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R42 EWC safe to buy?
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