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R867 FAV

1998 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,958 mi
Last recorded112,958 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 FAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2023 112,958 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer and cat leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,518 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 112,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,194 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 111,194 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most in places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,141 miles

Rear exhaust brackets insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2017 107,092 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear exhaust brackets insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2016 105,258 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets broken

Fail 8 Nov 2016 105,257 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust mounting brackets broken

Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,982 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 102,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,437 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust support replaced with chain links

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,748 miles

3x exhaust hangers broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Brake pedal rubber worn (will need a new one by next year)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 97,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3x exhaust hangers broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Brake pedal rubber worn (will need a new one by next year)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,431 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still secure

Fail 7 Feb 2012 95,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 93,353 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 93,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 89,264 miles

engine warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2008 85,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,790 miles

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,161 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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R867 FAV is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R867 FAV, 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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R867 FAV is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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