MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres wearing on inside edges but not yet to excess
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
front power steering pipes corroded
offside rear suspension linkage insecure
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (restricted view due to design covering)
power steering pipes slightly corroded
when service brake is applied brake pedal judders but not serverely
when service brake is applied steering wheel slightly pulls to the right
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (restricted view due to design covering)
power steering pipes slightly corroded
when service brake is applied brake pedal judders but not serverely
when service brake is applied steering wheel slightly pulls to the right
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
suspension self levaling sensor broke
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front wiper blades are beginning to split
rear exhaust tailpipe is missing
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R445 AOE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R445 AOE, 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 R445 AOE registered?
R445 AOE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R445 AOE safe to buy?
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