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S113 ASC

1998 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,519 mi
Last recorded144,519 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 ASC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 144,519 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 144,517 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 138,129 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 133,572 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 122,752 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 122,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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S113 ASC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S113 ASC, 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 S113 ASC registered?

S113 ASC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S113 ASC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S113 ASC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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