MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,918 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight corrosion at o/s & n/s/f flexi brake hose ferrules.
leak from auto transmission cooler and pipework
nearside front track rod end ball joint boot split (no play in joint at test)
offside rear seat belt buckle has slightly stiff lach operation
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
leak from auto transmission cooler and pipework
nearside front track rod end ball joint boot split (no play in joint at test)
offside rear seat belt buckle has slightly stiff lach operation
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
poor hand brake operation (especially n/s )
rear registration plate stained
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S140 FTN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S140 FTN, 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 S140 FTN registered?
S140 FTN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 October 1998.
Is S140 FTN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S140 FTN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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