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R835 BVS

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,464 mi
Last recorded90,464 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 BVS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 90,464 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 89,714 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,649 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 89,649 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 89,642 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 89,144 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,742 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 81,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,888 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 73,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 73,576 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 71,530 miles

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?

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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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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