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S119 LFL

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,714 mi
Last recorded63,714 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 LFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,714 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,486 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 63,486 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,728 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 60,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,517 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 58,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 56,058 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 56,058 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,640 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,164 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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S119 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S119 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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What year was S119 LFL registered?

S119 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S119 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S119 LFL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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