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S144 DAR

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,381 mi
Last recorded122,381 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 DAR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 121,418 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 118,181 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,652 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,433 miles

Metal brake pipes generally corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 111,433 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Metal brake pipes generally corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 106,046 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

centre exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 101,685 miles

All brake pads and discs worn thin

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,685 miles

All brake pads and discs worn thin

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,882 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 85,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,704 miles

N/S handbrake could be better.

Some play in steering.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,246 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing in inner edge.

Some play in steering.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,015 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Rear brake discs scored.

Some play in steering.

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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S144 DAR is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S144 DAR, 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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S144 DAR is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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