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R590 KCE

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,381 mi
Last recorded126,381 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 KCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 126,381 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 124,440 miles

Central Rear Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 124,440 miles

Central Rear Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 123,578 miles

Underbody,chassis and suspension components corrosion building up

Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,417 miles

General Corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2018 123,135 miles

General corrosions

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,674 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,618 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 114,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,844 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,356 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,625 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 81,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 73,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 58,513 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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R590 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R590 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 R590 KCE registered?

R590 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R590 KCE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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