MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
park brake effort on limit
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides not in prescribed area (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
park brake effort on limit
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
lots of underbody corroision
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
lots of underbody corroision
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front to rear metal brake pipes corroding
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front to rear metal brake pipes corroding
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
park brake lever travel could do with adjustment
handbrake travel
rear exhaust tailpipe loose
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
handbrake travel
rear exhaust tailpipe loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S115 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 S115 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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S115 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1998.
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