CarVerify

Free Car Check

R667 EFU

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,399 mi
Last recorded47,399 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 EFU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underside of vehicle corroded full length

Pass 4 Feb 2012 44,950 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,412 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 43,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,207 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 43,207 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,686 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,750 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 41,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,973 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
Full Ford Explorer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R667 EFU is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R667 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R667 EFU?

You can check the full history of R667 EFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R667 EFU registered?

R667 EFU is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R667 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R667 EFU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R667 EFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R667 EFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.