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R704 FVW

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,941 mi
Last recorded56,941 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 FVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 56,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,912 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 56,830 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,430 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 56,430 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 56,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,104 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,680 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 55,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,440 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 53,496 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 52,400 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 49,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,903 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 48,582 miles

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 48,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,767 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,900 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 45,382 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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R704 FVW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R704 FVW, 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

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What year was R704 FVW registered?

R704 FVW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R704 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 FVW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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