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S239 SKK

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,453 mi
Last recorded82,453 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 SKK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,453 miles

Both inner sills very rusty,

Extremely high level of surface corrosion throughout underside,including rear spring hangers and suspension components.

Front Anti roll bar links worn on front,

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,024 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Very high level of surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle,including suspension.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,626 miles

General high level of surface corrosion throughout underside,

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 81,304 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

long travel on hand brake lever,

serpentine belt cracked.

temporary fuel cap green top.

very high level of surface corrosion throughout underside.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 81,303 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

long travel on hand brake lever,

serpentine belt cracked.

temporary fuel cap green top.

very high level of surface corrosion throughout underside.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,784 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both very poor condition,strongly advise, (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe very corroded,strongly advise,

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked,no white light visible, (1.1.A.3d)

fuel pipes in very poor condition,strongly advise,

general corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,784 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire from engine, (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch, (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed, (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed, (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both very poor condition,strongly advise, (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe very corroded,strongly advise,

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked,no white light visible, (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch very poor,strongly advise, (5.2.6)

fuel pipes in very poor condition,strongly advise,

general corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,098 miles

Coolant leak radiator cap area ()

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

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

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

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

general corrosion on underside of car

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,157 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,930 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 76,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,670 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,129 miles

some lift in both front lower ball joints

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 3 Aug 2012 74,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

some lift in both front lower ball joints

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,302 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 72,302 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,549 miles

rear brake pads nearly worn out ..some play in offside front brake caliper sliders ,,both rear light lenses cracked ..offside rear tyre wearing low ,,unable to fully check front to rear metal brakepipe ,,covered in metal braid ...

Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,710 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 65,704 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 65,622 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,747 miles

some surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 17 Apr 2008 62,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 2 May 2006 62,743 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 62,743 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen has damage out side swept area on nearside

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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S239 SKK is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S239 SKK, 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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S239 SKK is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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