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R95 MTO

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,758 mi
Last recorded121,758 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 MTO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 121,758 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met performance efficency

Pass 16 May 2018 119,590 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2018 119,452 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 117,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside components rusting

Pass 17 May 2016 115,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake performance just pass

Pass 14 May 2015 105,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 102,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 98,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all metal brake pipes are corroded

brake pedal rubber is worn

hand brake efficiency is low

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r seat belts are twisted

rear exhaust hanger is snapped

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints

Pass 8 Jun 2013 98,959 miles

all metal brake pipes are corroded

brake pedal rubber is worn

hand brake efficiency is low

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r seat belts are twisted

rear exhaust hanger is snapped

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joints

Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long travel in handbrake

rear tyres age cracking

some corrosion on all brake pipes

some corrosion on rear spring mounting plates

Fail 11 Jun 2010 84,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

long travel in handbrake

n/s/f brake dragging slightly

rear brake pads wearing low

some corrosion in rear spring mounting plates

Pass 11 Jun 2010 84,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

long travel in handbrake

n/s/f brake dragging slightly

rear brake pads wearing low

some corrosion in rear spring mounting plates

Pass 7 May 2009 78,537 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 78,537 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,398 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 69,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 64,216 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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R95 MTO 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 R95 MTO, 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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R95 MTO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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