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R912 EOO

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,131 mi
Last recorded141,131 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 EOO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2018 141,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on sidewall & tread craked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding hand brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on side wall & cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking rear section of front to rear burst on test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill to body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 139,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 138,592 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 137,981 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 137,965 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 137,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 135,975 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 134,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 132,632 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 132,614 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 131,257 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 131,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 129,754 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 129,745 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 127,767 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 123,363 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 123,279 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 117,475 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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R912 EOO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R912 EOO, 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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R912 EOO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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