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R725 TEW

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,107 mi
Last recorded94,107 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 TEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,107 miles

Front Lower ball joints have lift

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes blacked

Fail 15 Dec 2017 94,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Lower ball joints have lift

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes blacked

Fail 30 Nov 2017 93,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,381 miles

centre exhaust blowing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 85,724 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2014 85,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,486 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,366 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery loose

n/s/f + o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 27 Nov 2012 75,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery loose

n/s/f + o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,642 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,266 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Nov 2010 64,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,429 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,626 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 54,625 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,233 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,317 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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R725 TEW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R725 TEW, 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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R725 TEW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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