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S141 LFL

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,301 mi
Last recorded96,301 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 LFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2010 96,301 miles

stone chip in screen

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

corrosion on brake pipes

exhaust rear hanger detached but exhaust not insecure.

nearside front indicator discoloured

oil leak at rear hub nearside

slight cut in offside rear tyre

spare tyre flat

steering uj dust cover split

upper top offside and upper top nearside ball joint dust covers split.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,301 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

exhaust rear hanger detached but exhaust not insecure.

nearside front indicator discoloured

oil leak at rear hub nearside

slight cut in offside rear tyre

spare tyre flat

steering uj dust cover split

stone chip in screen

upper top offside and upper top nearside ball joint dust covers split.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 89,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on all rear steel brake pipes

corrosion on front outer steel brake pipes

exhaust rear most hanger corroded and loose

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

slight cut on offside front tyre

slight oil loss from nearside rear hub

spare tyre flat

steering uj dust cover split

stone chip in screen

Pass 24 Aug 2009 89,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion on all rear steel brake pipes

corrosion on front outer steel brake pipes

exhaust rear most hanger corroded and loose

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

slight cut on offside front tyre

slight oil loss from nearside rear hub

spare tyre flat

steering uj dust cover split

stone chip in screen

Pass 19 Aug 2008 82,194 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion on rear steel brake pipes across rear axel and front outer steel brake pipes

nearside front indicator bulb colour starting to show slight white light

slight chafing on brake vaccum servo hose

slight cut in offside front tyre tread

slight oil loss from nearside rear hub

steering column dust cover split

stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Aug 2007 76,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 67,495 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 67,495 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 May 2005 56,235 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

both rear tyres getting low

exhaust system rusty

n/s rear hub seal weeping

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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S141 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S141 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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S141 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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