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S10 JRE

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,683 mi
Last recorded176,683 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 JRE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023 176,683 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Upper bonnet struts faulty

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 171,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Where inner sill meets wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 171,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Where inner sill meets wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 167,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front side walls has crack on the outer and inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two rear Tyre are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 167,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired under seal n/s & o/s has holes at the mounting points. (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front side walls has crack on the outer and inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear half shaft has too much play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two rear Tyre are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 163,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 157,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracking on both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 150,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 144,133 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 144,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 136,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Dec 2014 130,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 130,508 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 124,899 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,899 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 115,913 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 115,802 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,802 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 112,903 miles

both front roll bar links worn close to limits

Pass 13 Nov 2009 109,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 106,060 miles

Exhaust rubbing slightly on anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Oct 2007 100,722 miles

Exhaust rubbing on offside rear anti roll bar link

Inner edge of front brake discs starting to corrode

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Sep 2006 94,743 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 94,743 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 87,836 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)

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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S10 JRE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S10 JRE, 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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S10 JRE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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