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R970 DMY

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,709 mi
Last recorded179,709 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 DMY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 179,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 175,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 168,698 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 162,754 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner sill but not excessive

Pass 22 Dec 2015 159,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 150,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 140,405 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 135,581 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 128,723 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2010 113,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2008 90,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2008 90,721 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,862 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 70,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

engine core plug sweaty and corroded.

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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R970 DMY is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R970 DMY, 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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R970 DMY is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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