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S185 SUH

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,474 mi
Last recorded161,474 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 SUH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 161,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 156,568 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 148,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 137,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 129,156 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

eml on

Pass 19 Jul 2012 119,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

crack n/s/f mirror glass

eml on

Fail 18 Jul 2012 119,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack n/s/f mirror glass

eml on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 109,529 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 109,509 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

All brake pipes corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear discs detiorated

Windscreen de-laminating

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2010 104,152 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear suspension components

eng man light on

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 96,900 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion to brake pipes outer covering

corrosion to front suspension unit

corrosion to rear suspension unit

eng man light on

steering column lower dust cover split

Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,218 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

corrosion to front suspension

Fail 12 Jun 2008 90,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

corrosion to front suspension

Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,159 miles

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

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

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

damage n /s mirror

eng mam light on

some corrosion to front suspension

Fail 18 Jun 2007 83,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

damage n /s mirror

eng mam light on

some corrosion to front suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2005 69,050 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

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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S185 SUH is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S185 SUH, 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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S185 SUH is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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