MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still well supported.
self leveling warning lamp on indicating a problem.
steering column gaiter deteriorated but still serviceable.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still well supported.
self leveling warning lamp on indicating a problem.
steering column gaiter deteriorated but still serviceable.
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust centre box hangers snapped off, but system still supported satisfactorily.
lower steering column universal joint gaiter split open.
nearside front floor/chasis corroded, close to body mount but not making body insecure
rear bracket supporting what appears to be the fuel filter/fuel pump assembly is heavily corroded but secure at time of test.
self levelling suspension fault lamp is on. vehicle ride height appears to be normal though.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
mil lamp on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
mil lamp on
Coolant leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
different tyre size on front to rear wheels
front brake disc slight worn
n/s/r half shaft seal leaking slighty
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Different tyre size on front to rear wheels
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slighy worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
heat shelid lose
n/s/r axle half shaft seal leaking slighty
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r half shaft seal leaking
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES
NEAR SIDE REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR SEATS FOLDED,SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R670 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 R670 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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R670 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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