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S434 MVP

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,930 mi
Last recorded72,930 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 MVP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 72,930 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 72,925 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 72,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 72,850 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,258 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,792 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,933 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,381 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,371 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,597 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 57,577 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,399 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 53,039 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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S434 MVP is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S434 MVP, 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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S434 MVP is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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