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R941 EOX

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,491 mi
Last recorded84,491 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 EOX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 84,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 84,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,298 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,640 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,716 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,943 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,361 miles

handbrake poor only 16%

Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,780 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,046 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,133 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,934 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 62,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 60,944 miles

Advise slight play in steering rack.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 60,944 miles

Advise slight play in steering rack.

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,928 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 53,894 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 53,894 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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R941 EOX is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R941 EOX, 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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What year was R941 EOX registered?

R941 EOX is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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