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S485 KRM

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 KRM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 93,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

cut in nearside rear tyre

oil level low

Fail 26 May 2011 93,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,775 miles

Exhaust poor condition

brake pipes from master cylinder starting to corrode

nearside + offside front brake disc's rusting

nearside + offside rear tyres starting to crack

underneath of vehicle poor condition corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 83,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust poor condition

brake pipes from master cylinder starting to corrode

nearside + offside front brake disc's rusting

nearside + offside rear tyres starting to crack

underneath of vehicle poor condition corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,319 miles

exhaust system corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2007 65,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 16 May 2006 61,899 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 61,899 miles

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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S485 KRM 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 55.6%.

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 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 S485 KRM, 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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S485 KRM is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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