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R141 LTV

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 LTV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 133,177 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 132,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non locked or sealed cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2016 121,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light staying on.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 114,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light staying on.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 109,064 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 108,933 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 106,890 miles

front cat loose inside

n/s sill rusty at rear

Pass 9 Sep 2011 104,402 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 100,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 100,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 95,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 90,623 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 79,377 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 79,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R141 LTV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R141 LTV, 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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R141 LTV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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