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R615 KCE

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,409 mi
Last recorded100,409 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 KCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 100,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,985 miles

Oil leak

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 95,980 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,405 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 92,386 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,371 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,553 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,686 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 68,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,313 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 61,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,329 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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R615 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R615 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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R615 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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