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S269 BWC

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,423 mi
Last recorded78,423 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 BWC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,423 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated but exhaust still secure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated but exhaust still secure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jun 2011 73,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,338 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,338 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front number plate slightly damaged

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2009 64,165 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 64,165 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,773 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 52,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 44,073 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 44,073 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S269 BWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S269 BWC, 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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S269 BWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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