MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)
steering column gator split
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
Nearside Rear shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakend
Offside Rear shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakend
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
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
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
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
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
centre exhaust mounts poor condition but system still supported
o/s inner sill rusty
rear crossmember rusty
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
Slight wear to brake pedal anti slip
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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