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R87 KSG

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,755 mi
Last recorded140,755 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 KSG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 140,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jan 2015 134,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 128,870 miles

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

NSR Tyre Low & Cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 125,031 miles

Front No: Plate Cracked

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 121,282 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 117,168 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 117,168 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 113,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 107,460 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 103,594 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2006 94,908 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 94,850 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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R87 KSG is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R87 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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R87 KSG is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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