MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
steering coulum universal joint gaiter split
Front Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
both front tyres worn on outer edges past legal limit. 255/70r16s
front brake pads very low (above 1.5mm)
front lower arms bushes very worn/cracking
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S156 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S156 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 S156 LFL registered?
S156 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1998.
Is S156 LFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S156 LFL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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