MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,464 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front & both side rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all under vehicle floor chassie legs sills components covered in heavy black sealer
both side front ball joint rubber slight worn
both side rear lead spring bushes slight worn
slight play in steering joints both side
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front & both side rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all under vehicle floor chassie legs sills components covered in heavy black sealer
both side front ball joint rubber slight worn
both side rear lead spring bushes slight worn
slight play in steering joints both side
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corrded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corossion all over under vehicle not excessive
nearside rear tyre cracked all over but not through to cords
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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R835 BVS is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R835 BVS, 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 R835 BVS registered?
R835 BVS is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 May 1998.
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