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S414 BWC

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,967 mi
Last recorded90,967 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 BWC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,967 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,739 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 90,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing drop link (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,664 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,271 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 84,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,483 miles

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

spare tyre still flat

Fail 22 Nov 2012 80,479 miles

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

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

spare tyre still flat

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,899 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Nov 2011 75,897 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,939 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,927 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,882 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 41,882 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,499 miles

hazard switch faulty slightly

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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S414 BWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S414 BWC, 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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S414 BWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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