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R195 MDD

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,205 mi
Last recorded139,205 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 MDD
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 139,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 134,021 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,965 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 117,950 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 116,520 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 108,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,842 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 93,460 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,885 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 84,885 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise handbrake travel

advise slight play in n/s/f bottom ball-joint

Pass 8 Jun 2006 76,383 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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R195 MDD is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R195 MDD, 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 R195 MDD registered?

R195 MDD is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R195 MDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 MDD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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