MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
REAR BRAKE PIPE NUTS RUSTY
UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
ensure boot area is empty for future tests
handbrake travel
nearside front antiroll bar drop link bushes worn
nearside,offside front brake flexable brake hoses,metal ferrules corroded
please advise for future tests if there is a problem with tailgate or bonnet support struts to prevent what could be a very serious accident
tow bar electrics will be checked on the next Mot test
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
ensure boot area is empty for future tests
handbrake travel
nearside front antiroll bar drop link bushes worn
nearside,offside front brake flexable brake hoses,metal ferrules corroded
please advise for future tests if there is a problem with tailgate or bonnet support struts to prevent what could be a very serious accident
tow bar electrics will be checked on the next Mot test
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components
brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
offside front annti roll bar drop link rubbers worn
rear brakes binding slightly
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
offside front annti roll bar drop link rubbers worn
rear brakes binding slightly
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components
handbrake only just reached the required %effort of 16%
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
handbrake only just reached the required %effort of 16%
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
power steering pipes corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
power steering pipes corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S473 MVP is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S473 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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What year was S473 MVP registered?
S473 MVP is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S473 MVP safe to buy?
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