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S424 BWC

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,446 mi
Last recorded105,446 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 BWC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 105,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 99,130 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 97,947 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 97,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s rear fog lamp lense broken giving white light to rear.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 91,752 miles

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 9 Oct 2006 91,752 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

some brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2005 84,198 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 84,198 miles

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

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

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

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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S424 BWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S424 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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What year was S424 BWC registered?

S424 BWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S424 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S424 BWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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