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S136 HLG

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,148 mi
Last recorded58,148 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 HLG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,148 miles

light under vehicle corrosion at rear

Pass 18 Feb 2020 57,690 miles

All suspension components and mounting components have general corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes worn and cracking on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 57,676 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension components and mounting components have general corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes worn and cracking on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,665 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 57,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,340 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pump bracket at rear one side not attached

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 57,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing top of anti-roll bar link missing, (broken) (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pump bracket at rear one side not attached

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,825 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 56,825 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,107 miles

front exhaust in rusty condition

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,339 miles

both fronts exhaust pipes in rusty condition

under vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 20 Jan 2015 55,257 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both fronts exhaust pipes in rusty condition

engine management light on

under vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 24 Jan 2014 54,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,264 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,023 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,787 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,440 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,615 miles

rear discs rusty and pads getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,976 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 42,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 42,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,263 miles

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

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

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

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

advise handbrake just within limits.

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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S136 HLG is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S136 HLG, 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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S136 HLG is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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