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S143 SJN

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,060 mi
Last recorded74,060 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 SJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 69,252 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 Jul 2017 65,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,884 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,883 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,658 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 17,642 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,790 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 45,168 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 45,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 42,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,051 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,729 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 37,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 37,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,269 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,944 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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S143 SJN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S143 SJN, 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 S143 SJN registered?

S143 SJN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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