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S170 AGH

1998 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,021 mi
Last recorded175,021 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 AGH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 175,021 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre multiple cuts

Fail 11 Feb 2015 174,973 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre multiple cuts

Pass 29 Jul 2013 157,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 157,246 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 141,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 136,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake disc pitted

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2011 136,200 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake disc pitted

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 124,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 113,902 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 101,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 101,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 92,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 84,121 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 75,685 miles

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

handbrake only just makes %

Fail 11 Aug 2005 75,681 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

hbrake only just reaches efficiency

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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S170 AGH is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S170 AGH, 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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S170 AGH is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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