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R568 GDL

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,149 mi
Last recorded112,149 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 GDL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2014 112,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 108,707 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 106,195 miles

Advise:- SRS light constantly illuminated

Advise:- both front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2012 106,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise:- Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Advise:- SRS light constantly illuminated

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 102,852 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

front brake discs inner face rusted

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn more on inner edge

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2011 102,775 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

front brake discs inner face rusted

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn more on inner edge

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,738 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet struts weak

front number plate cracked

torsion bar adjustments different.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 99,738 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet struts weak

front number plate cracked

torsion bar adjustments different.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,894 miles

front number plate cracked.

steering column universal joint gaitor split

Fail 3 Jul 2009 95,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate cracked.

steering column universal joint gaitor split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,406 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 92,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2007 88,363 miles

Advise:- Fuel cap in poor condition , but seal not affected

Advise:- Nearside mirror glass missing

Advise:- Power steering belt frayed and in poor condition

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 85,737 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 85,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 80,707 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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R568 GDL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R568 GDL, 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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R568 GDL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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