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R460 EYG

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,750 mi
Last recorded131,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 EYG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2017 130,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering column gator split

Fail 10 Jan 2017 130,586 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber / u/bolt bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering column gator split

Pass 25 Jan 2016 130,077 miles

Nearside Rear shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakend

Offside Rear shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 25 Jan 2016 130,077 miles

Front pads appear low

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

various hose ferrules rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2016 130,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported two brackets rusted fromm centre box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule rusty (3.6.B.4e)

Front pads appear low

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

various hose ferrules rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2016 130,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap inadequate (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre/front inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre/front inner sill (5.2.6)

front and rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 120,549 miles

Both centre exhaust mounting brackets broken

Brake servo corroded

Corrosion hole on offside body sill

Stone chip in windscreen

Underside of vehicle is very corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 120,549 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both centre exhaust mounting brackets broken

Brake servo corroded

Corrosion hole on offside body sill

Stone chip in windscreen

Underside of vehicle is very corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 113,652 miles

centre exhaust mounts poor condition but system still supported

o/s inner sill rusty

rear crossmember rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2012 110,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 108,861 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 104,159 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 101,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 15 May 2008 99,565 miles

Slight wear to brake pedal anti slip

Pass 15 May 2007 97,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 94,102 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R460 EYG is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R460 EYG, 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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R460 EYG is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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