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R572 FJN

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,420 mi
Last recorded178,420 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 FJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 178,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel hose leaking Fuel hose repair at fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill inner sill and sill end pop rivet repairs to patches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear leaf springs corroded and coated with thick under seal

Brake pipes and flexible brake hoses coated with thick under seal

Chassis and underside coated with thick under seal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 176,970 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 174,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 173,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 171,489 miles

nearside and offside rear sill areas and inner arches corroded, but covered in plastic sill trims

parking brake/hand brake needs adjustment

slight movement in offside front hub assembly

Pass 15 Jan 2019 167,890 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 167,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 163,279 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 158,999 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 154,485 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but not within swept area

Pass 10 Jan 2015 147,707 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2014 138,764 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 131,035 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 127,951 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 123,742 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 104,675 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 104,675 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 97,838 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 93,017 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 93,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 85,800 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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R572 FJN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R572 FJN, 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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R572 FJN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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