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S353 UKE

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,183 mi
Last recorded126,183 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 UKE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 126,183 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 126,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2008 120,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 120,594 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 115,264 miles

o/s mirror cracked †front number plate cracked

Pass 17 May 2006 105,274 miles

front number plate dammaged

Pass 1 Dec 2005 103,587 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 103,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S353 UKE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S353 UKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S353 UKE registered?

S353 UKE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 August 1998.

Is S353 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 UKE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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