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J15 PTN

1998 Ford Expedition

White Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,615 mi
Last recorded138,615 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Expedition124,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 PTN
MakeFord
ModelExpedition
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 138,615 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all around (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under body

Pass 7 Dec 2024 138,395 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 138,342 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 136,598 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 136,257 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 136,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 135,632 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 135,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 135,292 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 134,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 131,909 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 135,365 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 130,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 130,228 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 130,228 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 129,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 129,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 124,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 124,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 117,212 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 111,166 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Expedition?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 39
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 35
Direction indicator incorrect colour 32
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J15 PTN is a 1998 Ford Expedition in White with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Expedition models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 124,106 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 Expedition fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J15 PTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Expedition typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Expedition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J15 PTN is a 1998 Ford Expedition, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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