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R69 FHJ

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,408 mi
Last recorded68,408 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2017 68,408 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside mirrow missing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,056 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake low.

offside frot wheel rim corrosion.

Fail 28 Jun 2014 68,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake low.

offside frot wheel rim corrosion.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,600 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 63,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,011 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 59,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing on the outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2009 56,790 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2007 52,314 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 52,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,635 miles

bonnet struts defective

engine warning lamp on

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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R69 FHJ 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 57.1%.

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 R69 FHJ, 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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R69 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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