MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,091 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
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)
Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front outer ball joints have play but advised by ford it is acceptable
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R217 OHH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R217 OHH, 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 R217 OHH registered?
R217 OHH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R217 OHH safe to buy?
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