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S317 EAN

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,452 mi
Last recorded143,452 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 EAN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 143,452 miles

centre exhaust mount is corroded

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear suspension componants corroded

nearside rear view mirror is cracked

offside and nearside rear leaf spring mounts corroded

offside screen wash is poor

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2013 141,269 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

exhaust system corroded

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

nearside rear view mirror is cracked

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2013 141,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

exhaust system corroded

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2012 138,691 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

nearside rear view mirror is cracked

rear tyre treads are worn on the edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 135,037 miles

front tyre treads are worn on inside edges

nearside door mirror is cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

slight lift at nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2011 135,032 miles

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

front tyre treads are worn on inside edges

nearside door mirror is cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

slight lift at nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2010 127,666 miles

lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 127,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 122,317 miles

centre exhaust silencer mounts are corroded

lift in offside a nearside front lower ball joints

rear suspension height is uneven

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 7 Apr 2009 122,314 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer mounts are corroded

lift in offside a nearside front lower ball joints

rear suspension height is uneven

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Apr 2008 115,500 miles

corrosion to steering column

covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

exhaust mountings corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

temporary repairs to exhaust system mountings

vibration through steering lock to lock

Pass 21 Feb 2007 110,900 miles

lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

offside rear tyre tread is getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2006 104,661 miles

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

lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

nearside rear tyre tread is worn on the inner edge

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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S317 EAN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple 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 S317 EAN, 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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S317 EAN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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