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R42 EWC

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,829 mi
Last recorded102,829 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 EWC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 102,829 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,426 miles

both front tyres worn edges

chip in screen

front and rear tyres perished

rear brake pads on limit

temp repair to nearside wing mirror

Fail 7 Nov 2014 90,426 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 77,846 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

chip in screen

o/s/f seat has slight movement

Pass 23 May 2012 67,191 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Fail 17 May 2012 67,038 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 61,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,970 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 58,970 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2009 56,091 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 52,132 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,019 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2006 43,840 miles

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.

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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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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R42 EWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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