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S312 YEV

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,306 mi
Last recorded113,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 YEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 113,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 113,179 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,566 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side windows tinted

Fail 18 Feb 2013 102,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

side windows tinted

Fail 29 Feb 2012 100,185 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear brakes binding

n/s/f window - film deformed affecting view out of window - not testable item

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 100,185 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear brakes binding

n/s/f window - film deformed affecting view out of window - not testable item

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 100,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brakes binding

n/s/f window - film deformed affecting view out of window - not testable item

Pass 23 Feb 2011 98,231 miles

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

chassis slight corrosion

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,128 miles

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Feb 2010 95,964 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

underside and chassis corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2009 91,264 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake traval getting long

Fail 19 Feb 2009 91,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake traval geting long

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre poor

Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,580 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Nov 2007 86,580 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,141 miles

nail in nearside front tyre and tread depth getting low.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 73,510 miles

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED. †HANDBRAKE LEVER OPERATION NEARING END OF TRAVEL. †HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 10 Dec 2005 73,510 miles

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

front & rear number plates slightly discoloured. †handbrake lever operation nearing end of travel. †handbrake efficiency on legal limit.

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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S312 YEV is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S312 YEV, 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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S312 YEV is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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