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S154 LFL

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,983 mi
Last recorded40,983 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 LFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,972 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 38,932 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,777 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 33,985 miles

advise play in both bottom ball joints.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 31,019 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 28,365 miles

low effort on parking brake.

Pass 2 Jul 2005 25,022 miles

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

left hand rear tyre wall cracking.

lefthand front wiper blade splitting.

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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S154 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 87.5%.

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 S154 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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What year was S154 LFL registered?

S154 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S154 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S154 LFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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