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S122 RHL

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,449 mi
Last recorded64,449 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 RHL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,449 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 62,381 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,233 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 62,233 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,983 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 60,520 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 58,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2017 56,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 55,003 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 52,214 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s inner sill slightly corroded

numerous mechanical parts underside vehicle slightly corroded

plastic covers on both sills

rear hanger on exhaust system broken

slight oil leak underside engine

slight play n/s rear halfshaft

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,214 miles

n/s inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

numerous mechanical parts underside vehicle slightly corroded

plastic covers on both sills

rear hanger on exhaust system broken

slight oil leak underside engine

slight play n/s rear halfshaft

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,623 miles

hanger for backbox of exhaust broken

plastic covers on both sills

slight oil leak underside of engine

underside of vehicle numerous mechanical parts slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 49,623 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

hanger for backbox of exhaust broken

plastic covers on both sills

slight oil leak underside of engine

underside of vehicle numerous mechanical parts slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,948 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle hanger for exhaust broken

n/s front brake binding slightly

oil leak underside of engine

plastic covers on both sills

towing plug secured with ties

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,948 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle hanger for exhaust broken

n/s front brake binding slightly

oil leak underside of engine

plastic covers on both sills

rear brake pipes secured with ties

towing plug secured with ties

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

plastic covers onboth sills

slight oil leak underside of engine

two hangers broken rear of exhaust system

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,559 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,024 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 24,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 30 Nov 2007 15,804 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 7,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 3,508 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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S122 RHL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S122 RHL, 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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S122 RHL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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