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S152 LFL

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,939 mi
Last recorded88,939 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 LFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,939 miles

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front rear view mirror cracked and damaged [vision/function ok]

Fail 31 Dec 2009 88,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

offside front rear view mirror cracked and damaged [vision/function ok]

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,576 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake efforts low and just legal

offside front rear view mirror assembley damaged [vision and function ok]

Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,357 miles

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2007 67,357 miles

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 67,156 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2006 57,889 miles

Hand brake travel high

Stone chip in screen zone a

Temp repair to drivers mirror

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2006 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

3 Child seats fitted in rear.

Both rear spring leaves slightly splayed.

Temp repair O/S mirror.

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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S152 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S152 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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S152 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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