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R582 KCE

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,644 mi
Last recorded121,644 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 KCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 121,644 miles

Advise battery insecure

Advise fuel swan neck damp with fuel residue but not leaking at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2013 121,549 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise battery insecure

Advise fuel swan neck damp with fuel residue but not leaking at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2012 117,147 miles

Advise battery is insecure

Advise temporary fuel cap fitted, but still maintains a tight seal

Advise water pump is leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2012 117,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise battery is insecure

Advise temporary fuel cap fitted, but still maintains a tight seal

Advise water pump is leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2011 111,569 miles

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge and in poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2011 111,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge and in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2010 105,644 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 105,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine managment light on

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,174 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 95,174 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 73,706 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 73,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive 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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R582 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R582 KCE, 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 R582 KCE registered?

R582 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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