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S139 LFL

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,634 mi
Last recorded127,634 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 LFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 127,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 119,775 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery insecure

signs front anti roll bar links slightly loose

tow bar wiring block insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2012 119,759 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery insecure

signs front anti roll bar links slightly loose

tow bar wiring block insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2011 106,138 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 105,826 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

oil cooler pipes weeping require attention

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,480 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 91,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

hand brake bit too high

Fail 14 Jun 2010 91,107 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 76,534 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 76,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,239 miles

handbrake travel near to limit

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 6 Jun 2008 65,239 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel near to limit

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 14 Feb 2007 53,390 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 53,351 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive 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)

brake pads front and rear low

long travel on hand brake lever

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,431 miles

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

front and rear brake pads generally worn low

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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S139 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S139 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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S139 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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