MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,514 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
emission test only just passed
engine management light is on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine light on
rear brake pipes rusty
vehicle chassis rusty
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine light on
rear brake pipes rusty
vehicle chassis rusty
brake pipes corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R714 FVX is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg 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 R714 FVX, 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 R714 FVX registered?
R714 FVX is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 April 1998.
Is R714 FVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R714 FVX 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.
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