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S369 CSF

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

135,757 mi
Last recorded135,757 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS369 CSF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 135,757 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 3 Dec 2010 135,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

air bag light on

eml light on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 132,990 miles

Both brake pipes from master cylinder to abs unit rusty unable to fully check due to protective coiling and limited access.

Exhaust system rusty.

Fuel lines at n/s/r heavily rusted.

O/s/r and n/s/r leafspring swinging shackles rusty.

O/s/r tyre on 2mm and both rear tyres perished.

Slight play in steering rack on o/s/f and n/s/f.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 132,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both brake pipes from master cylinder to abs unit rusty unable to fully check due to protective coiling and limited access.

Exhaust system rusty.

Fuel lines at n/s/r heavily rusted.

O/s/r and n/s/r leafspring swinging shackles rusty.

O/s/r tyre on 2mm and both rear tyres perished.

Slight play in steering rack on o/s/f and n/s/f.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 30 Oct 2009 132,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 129,712 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 129,712 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Airbag warning lamp illuminated.

Both rear brake discs corroded on outer faces.

Front to rear fuel lines heavily corroded at n/s/r.

Front wiper blades in poor condition.

Slight leak of grease from o/s/f outer cv boot.

Slight mist of oil on outside of n/s/r backplate.

Slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r halfshafts.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 129,712 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 125,215 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 125,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2006 125,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Both rear brake discs badly worn.

Fuel filler neck pipes heavily corroded.

Intermittent fault with n/s/r indicator on operation of hazards and indicator.

O/s/f brake pipe corroded but unable to check due to protective coiling around pipe.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front+rear discs worn

hand brake low performance 17% (just pass)

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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S369 CSF is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 S369 CSF, 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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S369 CSF is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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