MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner sill/wheel arch corroded
both rear chassis rails corroded
both rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner sill/wheel arch corroded
both rear chassis rails corroded
both rear fuel pipes corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyre cracking in treads
both front body mounts corroded
bracket above spare wheel corroded
brake pipes wire bound unable to fully check
centre exhaust mount broken
chassis has corrosion
fuel filler neck corroded
suspension components have corrosion
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres cracking
bracket above spare wheel corroded
brake pipes wire bound unable to check fully
centre exhaust mount broken
chassis has corrosion
front fog lamps deteriorated
front shock absorbers poor damping effect
fuel filler neck corroded
nearside front body mount corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres cracking
bracket above spare wheel corroded
brake pipes wire bound unable to check fully
centre exhaust mount broken
front fog lamps deteriorated
front shock absorbers poor damping effect
fuel filler neck corroded
nearside front body mount corroded
rear brake pads low
All tyres slightly perished
Both front fog lights deteriorated
Both front tyres cracking in treads
Bracket above spare wheel corroded
Brake pipes corroded and wire wound unable to fully inspect
Centre exhaust mount broken
Fuel filler neck corroded
Nearside front body mount has corrosion within 30cm not excessive
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake pipes corroded and wire wound unable to fully inspect
both front fog lights deteriorated
bracket above spare wheel corroded
fuel filler neck corroded
rear exhaust mount broken
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front number plate deteriorating slightly
Lower steering column UJ protective rubber split
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front number plate deteriorating slightly
Steering column bottom UJ protective rubber split
Wheel wobble noticed during brake road test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front number plate deteriorating slightly
Steering column bottom UJ protective rubber split
Wheel wobble noticed during brake road test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake needs attention
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake needs attention
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R768 VKK is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R768 VKK, 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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R768 VKK is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 February 1998.
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