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S212 XAN

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,191 mi
Last recorded85,191 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 XAN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,191 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 85,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre low

spare wheel loose

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,547 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,993 miles

battery insecure

steering colum u/j dust cover split

Fail 1 Feb 2012 81,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

battery insecure

steering colum u/j dust cover split

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,809 miles

wiper blades deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres worn on inside edges

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre cut in side wall

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2010 79,959 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 78,481 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 76,282 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 76,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 73,227 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 64,867 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 64,431 miles

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

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

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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S212 XAN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black 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 S212 XAN, 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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S212 XAN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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