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S484 SWC

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,692 mi
Last recorded113,692 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 SWC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 113,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dust cover split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached dust cover split also (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 109,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2020 108,995 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,737 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 101,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,036 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 96,010 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,217 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 90,984 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,106 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,610 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,144 miles

handbrake high

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,256 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008

Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 64,319 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 64,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 58,598 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 58,598 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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S484 SWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S484 SWC, 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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S484 SWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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