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S378 UHE

1998 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,605 mi
Last recorded185,605 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 UHE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 185,605 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both rear droplinks (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap borderline pass

Fail 1 Dec 2016 185,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both rear droplinks (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap borderline pass

Pass 12 Nov 2015 184,945 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 179,108 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 173,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 167,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 161,699 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 157,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 153,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 149,305 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 142,493 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake effiency weak very near limit.

nearside wiper poor

Pass 14 Nov 2006 135,980 miles

& all advices issued 06/11/20206

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake effiency weak.

Fail 6 Nov 2006 135,770 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear axel shafts have end float

nearside windscreen wiper - poor condition

spare wheel corroded

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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S378 UHE 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 S378 UHE, 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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S378 UHE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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