MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
ENGINE LIGHT ON
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED
NEARSIDE FRONT FOGLIGHT MISSING
OFFSIDE FRONT SEATBELT TWISTED
OFFSIDE RACK GAITER TWISTED
OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT TWISTED
Battery insecure
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
bad oil leak from engine
dry graunchey sound when turning the steering
o/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge
slight knock from front end
very rusty behind spare wheel
n/s/f tyre is worn low on inner edge. †
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front to rear metal brake pipe appears rusty but is covered †Engine noise †Chassis has general surface rust †
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 TCF is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R42 TCF, 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 TCF registered?
R42 TCF is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R42 TCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R42 TCF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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