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R71 PGO

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,831 mi
Last recorded55,831 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 PGO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And Offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 50,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 44,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 37,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint rubber split allowing the ingress of water (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber split allowing the ingress of water (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 34,491 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,446 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front & rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,933 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 33,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated reflective backing (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,117 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 33,117 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,968 miles

indicator stalk faulty

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,397 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,700 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 30,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,640 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,116 miles

nearside front door mirror insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,050 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,485 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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R71 PGO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R71 PGO, 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 R71 PGO registered?

R71 PGO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R71 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 PGO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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