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R18 JRA

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,281 mi
Last recorded125,281 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 JRA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 125,281 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 114,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light flashes on

revs occaisonally rev up to 2000rpm of own accord

tempory repair made to exhaust

Fail 10 May 2010 114,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light flashes on

revs occaisonally rev up to 2000rpm of own accord

Pass 9 Nov 2009 114,270 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 114,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 112,339 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Fail 1 Aug 2008 112,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Fail 20 Mar 2007 106,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 106,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 99,528 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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R18 JRA is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R18 JRA, 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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R18 JRA is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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