MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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minor leak exhaust
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f tyre low on inside edge
o/s/f tyre low on inside edge
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre brake inop
EML ON
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
power steering pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R681 TFJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R681 TFJ, 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 R681 TFJ registered?
R681 TFJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R681 TFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R681 TFJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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