MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All suspension bush's worn/cracking
General under body corrosion
Slight engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
N/s wiper smearing.
Spare tyre defective
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
steering knuckle gaiter split
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
fuel breather hose corroded
steering knuckle gaiter split
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Chassis corroded.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
O/s/r tyre cracked.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak on diff.
Slight brake bind o/s/f.
Slight play in track rod ends.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on brake pipes.
Exhaust brackets corroded.
Headlamp switch loose.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion on rear brake discs.
Slight play in both front track rod ends.
Small cut in brake pedal rubber.
Wipers noisy.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes corroded.
Mist on o/s/r back plate
Oil leak
Rear exhaust mount broken but system still secure.
Slight play in o/s/r bearing.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear spring mounting bushes slightly worn
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear spring mounting bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive 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 Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R197 HGG is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 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 R197 HGG, 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 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R197 HGG is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 April 1998.
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