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S32 LFL

1998 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,358 mi
Last recorded119,358 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 LFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 119,358 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside wiper end torn

Fail 6 Dec 2017 119,358 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside wiper end torn

Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,109 miles

Nearside Front slight play on steering joint

Nearside hand brake only just met requirments

Rear shocks damp

rear end of car looks low

rear spring fixing plates were u bolts fit corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2016 113,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front slight play on steering joint

Nearside hand brake only just met requirments

Rear shocks damp

rear end of car looks low

rear spring fixing plates were u bolts fit corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2016 112,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not supported and (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

Rear shocks damp and corroding

Rear u bolt, spring fixing plates corroded

rear of car looks lower than front

Pass 30 Nov 2015 106,470 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 106,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel tank filler tube (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering rack has slight movement at its inner joint

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded and slight leak of gases

front brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear shock absorbers and casings corroded

rear suspension leaf spring mounting plates corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,582 miles

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

nearside washer jet not working

Fail 20 Oct 2014 100,582 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 5 Nov 2013 180,941 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 180,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 177,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 177,231 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 167,116 miles

Oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight end float in rear wheels

steering slightly notchy at idle

Fail 16 Nov 2011 167,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight end float in rear wheels

steering slightly notchy at idle

Pass 11 Nov 2010 156,340 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 135,604 miles

left cv boot a little loose

Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,278 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,943 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 81,425 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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S32 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S32 LFL, 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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S32 LFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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