1998 Ford Explorer 4.0L Petrol · S533 BVT
1998 Ford Explorer (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 109,633 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD EXPLORER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 4008cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
S533 BVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
- 109,633 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S533 BVT Mileage History
- 11/02/2022106,478 mi
- 24/02/2022106,531 mi+53 mi
- 08/03/2023109,336 mi+2,805 mi
- 13/03/2023109,339 mi+3 mi
- 18/12/2024109,633 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 1,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S533 BVT 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 (S533 BVT) between February 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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