MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
LPG filler cap missing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
both front indicators slightly discoloured
both rear brake discs in a corroded condition
both rear tyres deteriorated/cuts/wearing inner edges
chips in windscreen
corrosion to nearside front and offside front brake pipes
corrosion to rear brake pipes
exhaust system in a corroded condition/centre silencer hangers broken off
front suspension bushes deteriorated/cracking
movement in both front anti roll bar drop links/bushes
movement in both rear half shafts
play offside front track rod end
play offside rear anti roll bar bush
various underside components in a corroded condition
LPG filler port cover is missing
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
aux belt is perished
both front antiroll bar drop link bushes are split and have movement
both off/side/front indicator bulbs are faded
both rear tyres are on 3mm tread
front brake pipes are corroded
front suspension bushes are heavily perished
near/side/front outer indicator bulb is faded
rear exhaust clamp is loose and rattling, and exhaust is knocking on off/side/rear anti roll bar drop link
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
LPG filler port cover is missing
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
aux belt is perished
both front antiroll bar drop link bushes are split and have movement
both off/side/front indicator bulbs are faded
both rear tyres are on 3mm tread
front brake pipes are corroded
front suspension bushes are heavily perished
near/side/front outer indicator bulb is faded
rear exhaust clamp is loose and rattling, and exhaust is knocking on off/side/rear anti roll bar drop link
air suspension warning light is on
front indicator bulbs starting to fade
hand brake cable outer casing is damaged/chaffed
o/s/f brake pipe starting to rust
rear exhaust section not supported on its hanger but system still secure
rear suspension is weak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
front indicator bulbs starting to fade
o/s/f brake pipe starting to rust
rear brake discs getting rusty,pads very low 5% and 10% remaining
rear exhaust section not supported on its hanger but system still secure
slight movement in o/s/r anti roll bar bush
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
brake pedal rubber worn
slight end float nsr hub
all tyres wearing inner edges
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R203 YTF is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R203 YTF, 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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R203 YTF is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 September 1997.
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