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S151 SHK

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,003 mi
Last recorded166,003 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 SHK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2012 166,003 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 156,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 147,482 miles

advise battery insecure

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 1 Aug 2009 134,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 121,917 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 114,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 105,851 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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S151 SHK is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S151 SHK, 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 S151 SHK registered?

S151 SHK is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S151 SHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S151 SHK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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