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R589 KAF

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,624 mi
Last recorded91,624 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 KAF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,624 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside chassis rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 90,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,798 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear suspension corroded but not considered excessive

offside and nearside rear lower u bolts brakets corroed

offside front anti roll link rod nut corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 80,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

air bag warning lamp on

engine warning lamp on

harsh rattling noise from engine

Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,102 miles

advise rear spring hanger brakets corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2007 75,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear spring hanger brakets corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 68,917 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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R589 KAF is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R589 KAF, 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 R589 KAF registered?

R589 KAF is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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