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R912 OCF

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 OCF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 85,199 miles

Central Rear Exhaust box hanger perished

Nearside Front Drop link bush perished

Nearside Rear Drop link bush perished

Offside Front Drop link bush perished

Offside Rear Drop link bush perished

Fail 2 Aug 2018 85,187 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Has hole in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability Close to seat belt mounting (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust box hanger perished

Nearside Front Drop link bush perished

Nearside Rear Drop link bush perished

Offside Front Drop link bush perished

Offside Rear Drop link bush perished

Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

exhaust mountings broken/breaking

extensive corrosion to underbody componants

Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,307 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

exhaust mountings broken/breaking

extensive corrosion to underbody componants

service brake efficiency low

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 83,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,861 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 23 Jul 2014 80,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,538 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,854 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside front fog lamp broken

Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,783 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

osf fog light broken

Pass 28 Jul 2011 76,171 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 76,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

wipers in poor condition still clear screen

Pass 4 Aug 2010

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 74,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,319 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,448 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,502 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 OCF is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red 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 OCF, 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 OCF is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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