No, R543 FWY is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R543 FWY?

The MOT for R543 FWY is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 November 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of R543 FWY?

The recorded mileage for R543 FWY is 120,600 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R543 FWY ULEZ compliant?

No, R543 FWY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Explorer 4.0L Petrol · R543 FWY

R543 FWY

1998 Ford Explorer (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 120,600 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD EXPLORER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/11/2017
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 120,600 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/11/2017

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 120,600 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 4008cc

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R543 FWY Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2016
120,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R543 FWY Mileage History

03/02/200667,280 mi
03/02/200667,280 mi
18/01/200771,570 mi+4,290 mi
21/01/200877,983 mi+6,413 mi
20/01/200984,683 mi+6,700 mi
19/01/201091,580 mi+6,897 mi
21/01/201091,580 mi
15/02/201198,539 mi+6,959 mi
16/02/201198,539 mi
25/01/2012103,818 mi+5,279 mi
15/02/2012103,830 mi+12 mi
05/02/2013110,006 mi+6,176 mi
05/02/2013110,006 mi
11/04/2014113,766 mi+3,760 mi
12/04/2014113,782 mi+16 mi
08/04/2015116,658 mi+2,876 mi
06/05/2016120,634 mi+3,976 mi
06/11/2016120,600 mi-34 mi

Average of roughly 4,957 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R543 FWY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 05:40

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Explorer (R543 FWY) between February 2006 and November 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 06 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.

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