1998 Ford Explorer 4.0L Petrol · FWD 533Y
1998 Ford Explorer (4.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 67,130 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD EXPLORER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FWD 533Y Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 67,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FWD 533Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Explorer (FWD 533Y) between February 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FWD 533Y Mileage History
- 11/02/202266,246 mi
- 23/01/202366,905 mi+659 mi
- 02/03/202467,091 mi+186 mi
- 19/06/202467,130 mi+39 mi
- 20/06/202467,130 mi
Average of roughly 375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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