MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Bootlid corroded
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Bootlid corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Body has slight corrosion heavy surface corrosion to chassis, floors and inner sills. No holes. (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (7.1.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
body in poor condition
p taylor only inspected failed tiems
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil dripping onto catalyst heat sheild [fire risk]
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil dripping onto catalyst heat sheild [fire risk]
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all front power steering pipes corroded
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all front power steering pipes corroded
fuel tank filler neck corroded
slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
fuel tank filler neck corroded
slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes
both rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres wearing low
engine code light on
NOTE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON AND CATALYTIC CONVERTOR VERY NOISEY--------------
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NOTE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON AND CATALYTIC CONVERTOR VERY NOISEY--------------
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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S179 NNV is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 S179 NNV, 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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S179 NNV is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 7 September 1998.
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