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R915 ENO

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,086 mi
Last recorded132,086 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 ENO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 132,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower suspension arms corroding

fuel pipes corroding at rear

high level brake light inop

long handbrake travel pressent

n/s/r quarter panel arch damaged

power steering pipes corroding around steering rack area

steel brake pipe at junction to rear flexy brake hose corroding

steel brake pipe to n/s/f flexy corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2014 132,086 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

fuel pipes at rear corroding

high level brake light inop

long handbrake travel pressent

front lower suspension arms showing corrosion

n/s/r quarter panel wheel arch outter cover damaged

power steering pipes around steering rack area corroding

steel brake pipe at junction to rear flexy corroding

steel brake pipe to n/s/f flexy brake hose corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2013 128,781 miles

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

front/centre exhaust corroded

high level brake light inop

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s and o/s/r spring hanger brackets corroding

n/s/f bumper/inner panel damaged

n/s/r outter wheel arch cover damaged

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f indicator discolouring

o/s/f seat worn

power steering pipes showing corrosion

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

steel brake pipe to n/s/f showing corrosion

steel brake pipe to n/s/r showing corrosion at rear joint

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Jan 2013 128,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s and o/s/r spring hanger brackets corroding

n/s/f bumper/inner panel damaged

n/s/r outter wheel arch cover damaged

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f indicator discolouring

o/s/f seat worn

power steering pipes showing corrosion

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

steel brake pipe to n/s/f showing corrosion

steel brake pipe to n/s/r showing corrosion at rear joint

wiper linkage worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 121,625 miles

front and rear brake pads appear worn

high level brake light inop unable to detrmine if connected

n/s and o/s/r spring hanger brackets corroding

n/s/f seat belt showing slight damage

n/s/r outter wheel arch cover damaged

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint showing wear

o/s/r anti roll bar bush worn

power steering pipes across steering rack showing corrosion

rear flexy brake hose ferulle corroding

steel brake pipe front/rear showing corrosion

steel brake pipe to n/s/f showing corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2011 121,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear brake pads appear worn

high level brake light inop unable to detrmine if connected

n/s and o/s/r spring hanger brackets corroding

n/s/f seat belt showing slight damage

n/s/r outter wheel arch cover damaged

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint showing wear

o/s/r anti roll bar bush worn

power steering pipes across steering rack showing corrosion

rear flexy brake hose ferulle corroding

steel brake pipe front/rear showing corrosion

steel brake pipe to n/s/f showing corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2010 114,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner brake discs look worn/pitted

slight movment in nearside rear wheel area/components when on shaker plate

Pass 22 Sep 2009 108,996 miles

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

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

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

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

metal cover underside of vehicle and sills

rear crossmember and chassis early corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2009 108,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

metal cover underside of vehicle and sills

rear crossmember and chassis early corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2008 99,569 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 99,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 92,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,751 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 84,751 miles

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

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

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

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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R915 ENO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R915 ENO, 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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R915 ENO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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