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R117 EEG

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,579 mi
Last recorded123,579 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 EEG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,579 miles

corrosion to brake pipes,fuel pipes suspension leaf springs various suspension parts and chassis.

stone chip to windscreen zone a,just within 10mm diameter.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,513 miles

corrosion to brake pipes and suspension parts.

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2015 117,990 miles

corrosion to brake pipes in areas

corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Oct 2014 116,077 miles

corrosion to brake pipes in areas

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to under side of vehicle

front antiroll bar D bushes worn

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 9 Oct 2014 116,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to brake pipes in areas

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to under side of vehicle

front antiroll bar D bushes worn

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,199 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 110,162 miles

hand brake req adjust,holding at top

Pass 21 Oct 2011 106,799 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,975 miles

handbrake nearly at stop,,,,chip to front screen zone b

Pass 6 Aug 2009 98,356 miles

battery insecure......windscreen chipped,,,,,offside front fog smashed......handbrake req adjustment

Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,075 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,629 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 87,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 77,096 miles

centre exhaust brkt weld corroding. needs re welding

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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R117 EEG is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 95,460 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 R117 EEG, 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 29 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R117 EEG registered?

R117 EEG is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R117 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 EEG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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