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R168 EEG

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,356 mi
Last recorded69,356 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 EEG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 69,356 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 69,092 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 68,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,082 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 65,991 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,333 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,456 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine light illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,761 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,366 miles

Offside Front shock weeping

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,004 miles

o/s/f outer brake pipe corroded

o/s/f shock weeping

rear centre brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 57,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front outer brake pipes corroded

o/s/f shock weeping

rear centre brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,831 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,785 miles

both front outer brake pipes corroded

n/s/f roll bar link bush worn

o/s mirror glass broken

rear centre brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,128 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,994 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,741 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,949 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine light on

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,618 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 37,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 31,290 miles

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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R168 EEG is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R168 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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R168 EEG is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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