MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
battery insecured
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
battery insecured
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear anti roll bar link bush slightly worn
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S296 BWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S296 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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What year was S296 BWC registered?
S296 BWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 October 1998.
Is S296 BWC safe to buy?
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