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R74 KSG

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

245,148 mi
Last recorded245,148 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 KSG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 245,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 230,382 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 230,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 229,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f and o/s/f body has corrosion near body mount but not seriously affecting strength

unable to check front brake pipes due to cover

unable to check front to back brake pipes due to cover

Fail 27 Apr 2015 223,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check front to back brake pipes due to cover

Pass 27 Apr 2015 223,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check front to back brake pipes due to cover

Pass 11 Apr 2014 214,067 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 214,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 202,810 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 202,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both wiper blades split

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

slight bind offside rear wheel

slight damage nearside rear light lens

Pass 20 Apr 2012 190,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tail light cracked

unable to see front to back brake pipe to access condition

Fail 20 Apr 2012 190,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tail light cracked

unable to see front to back brake pipe to access condition

Pass 21 Apr 2011 174,518 miles

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

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 164,276 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

metal brake pipes fitted with protective covers restricting full examination

steering column u/j rubber gaiter split

Fail 30 Jun 2010 164,276 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

metal brake pipes fitted with protective covers restricting full examination

steering column u/j rubber gaiter split

Pass 9 Apr 2009 147,368 miles

stone chip in zone "b".sight fluffing & fraying on o/s/f seat belt. heavy corrosion o/s/f brake pipe in engine bay ( wrapped in spring coating). middle exhaust bracket broken.

strong advise corrosion on rear brake pipe over axle.bind o/s/r wheel.front no.plate split.heavy corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe.

warning light on dash.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 147,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

stone chip in zone "b".sight fluffing & fraying on o/s/f seat belt. heavy corrosion o/s/f brake pipe in engine bay ( wrapped in spring coating). middle exhaust bracket broken.

strong advise corrosion on rear brake pipe over axle.bind o/s/r wheel.front no.plate split.heavy corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe.

warning light on dash.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 139,601 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 127,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 116,038 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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R74 KSG is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R74 KSG, 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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R74 KSG is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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