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R726 TEW

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,439 mi
Last recorded138,439 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 TEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 138,439 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 138,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 131,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 9 Nov 2020 128,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 18 Jun 2019 124,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 123,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,848 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 121,864 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 119,666 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 118,096 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 116,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 114,630 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 114,575 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 113,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 113,288 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 112,123 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 112,123 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 110,783 miles

slight play in o/s/r hub & spare wheel loose.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 109,384 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 109,280 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 107,138 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 107,138 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 107,100 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,570 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 104,570 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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R726 TEW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R726 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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What year was R726 TEW registered?

R726 TEW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R726 TEW safe to buy?

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