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R948 KFW

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,124 mi
Last recorded142,124 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 KFW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 142,124 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2006 129,386 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 128,891 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 108,840 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 108,834 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside 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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R948 KFW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R948 KFW, 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 R948 KFW registered?

R948 KFW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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