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R437 KCE

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,494 mi
Last recorded91,494 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 KCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,494 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside front tyre cracking

under chassis corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,159 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,154 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,705 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,270 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,848 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,982 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,634 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,278 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 66,703 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 64,530 miles

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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R437 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R437 KCE, 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 R437 KCE registered?

R437 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R437 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 KCE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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