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S113 LFL

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,675 mi
Last recorded137,675 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 LFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 137,675 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 137,642 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front drop link bushes worn

rear pads appear thin

rear wiper u/s

various hose ferrules corroded

various pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 128,840 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 128,823 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n /s rear half shaft has exesive end float

odd rear wheels fitted to rear axle

oily underside

p/s pipe rusty

some brake pipes wire covered

various pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 120,959 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 120,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2011 111,681 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 101,144 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,799 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 74,799 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,131 miles

front to rear & os & ns front brake pipes corroded.front brake pads low .exhaust corroded.rear pads low

Fail 14 Jun 2007 64,131 miles

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

front to rear & os & ns front brake pipes corroded.front pads low.exhaust corroded.

Pass 17 May 2006 56,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

front brakepipes covered with armoured coverings

o/s/r anti-rollbar bush worn, (no play and is still secured)

oil leak

slight lift o/s/f outer track rod end

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 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LFL, 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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S113 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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