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S320 MOV

1998 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,113 mi
Last recorded116,113 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 MOV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 116,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Diff breather snapped

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 109,172 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 103,566 miles

Rear tyres worn on inside shoulders.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

offside rear tyre perished

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 95,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 89,358 miles

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 travel high

near side front tyre has deep split to side wall

off side rear tyre has deep split to side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,248 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges

steering column gaiter split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,121 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 75,884 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2006 70,453 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 70,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 64,994 miles

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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S320 MOV is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S320 MOV, 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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S320 MOV is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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