MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,126 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
advisory checklist 108195
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S280 KJB is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 S280 KJB, 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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How do I check the history of S280 KJB?
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What year was S280 KJB registered?
S280 KJB is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S280 KJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S280 KJB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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