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R438 KCE

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,493 mi
Last recorded118,493 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 KCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,493 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 118,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine diag light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake reading low

power steering has minor seepage

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,699 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

brake pedal anti slip worn

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing

brake pipe across rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,982 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,187 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,506 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,377 miles

slight corrosion to n/s centre body mount

slight corrosion to rear brake pipeends

Fail 9 Jun 2010 79,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to n/s centre body mount

slight corrosion to rear brake pipeends

Pass 8 May 2009 75,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 62,662 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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R438 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R438 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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R438 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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