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R565 CET

1998 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,868 mi
Last recorded112,868 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 CET
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,868 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,007 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 104,007 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 103,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2011 99,144 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,635 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,172 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 79,750 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,372 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,312 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 59,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 59,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R565 CET is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R565 CET, 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 R565 CET registered?

R565 CET is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R565 CET safe to buy?

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