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R720 PGM

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,069 mi
Last recorded124,069 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 PGM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 124,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 116,092 miles

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

n/s/ rear tyre weaqring on inner edge.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 116,075 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/ rear tyre weaqring on inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 105,764 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 100,519 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake has slight travel

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2011 97,786 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement o/s/f top wishbone bush

tape on o/s/ + n/s/ mirrors

Pass 13 Apr 2010 94,945 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 94,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 82,500 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 75,635 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 75,599 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

aux drive belt is fraying

Pass 15 Feb 2006 71,127 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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R720 PGM is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R720 PGM, 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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R720 PGM is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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