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RDZ 8313

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,776 mi
Last recorded144,776 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 8313
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2014 144,776 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber slight wear

Pass 25 Feb 2013 140,512 miles

air bag light on

centre exhaust box bracket snapped but exhaust secure

corrosion noted around body mountings and throughout vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2013 140,512 miles

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

air bag light on

centre exhaust box bracket snapped but exhaust secure

corrosion noted around body mountings and throughout vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2012 134,254 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box bracket snapped but exhaust secure

corrosion noted to body mounting areas

corrosion noted to various prescribed areas

front indicators faded

movement noted in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Fail 8 Feb 2012 134,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust box bracket snapped but exhaust secure

corrosion noted to body mounting areas

corrosion noted to various prescribed areas

front indicators faded

movement noted in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 17 Dec 2010 129,006 miles

handbrake travel noted

indicator switch weak

n/side rear lamp unit has been repaired

o/side track rod end gaitor torn

rear tyre tread @ 2 mm

Fail 17 Dec 2010 129,006 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel noted

indicator switch weak

o/side track rod end gaitor torn

rear tyre tread @ 2 mm

Pass 23 Feb 2010 123,023 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 4 Feb 2010 123,006 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads worn

offside front track rod end cover split

Pass 9 Jan 2009 116,436 miles

chip in windscreen outside of zone A not in excess of 40mm

Pass 13 Dec 2007 108,887 miles

battery slight insecure

handbrake travel noted

o/side rear seat back slight insecure

rear antiroll bar links worn

rear brake pads heavily worn

rear tyrs @ approx 3mm tread depth

washer switch weak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 95,454 miles

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 29 Nov 2006 95,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front brake pads worn very low, replace asap!!

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 17 Nov 2005 86,639 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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RDZ 8313 is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue 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 RDZ 8313, 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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RDZ 8313 is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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