MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,885 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (borderline pass) (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
heavy surface corrosion to suspension components
some heavy surface corrosion to chassis
tyres cracking/perishing and nearside front tyre worn on edge
Indicator switch faulty For offside indicators (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
All tyres are cracking/perishing on sidewalls/in tread
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All *borderline pass* (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front nearside tyre is worn on inner edge
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Heavy surface corrosion to suspension components
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded *borderline pass* (3.6.B.2c)
Some heavy surface corrosion to chassis
Spare tyre is badly cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
offside front tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge.
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R201 VTW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R201 VTW, 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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R201 VTW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R201 VTW safe to buy?
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