MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coiled (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coiled (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear damper on rear axle damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle/suspension corroded.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, at rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coiled (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coiled (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear damper on rear axle damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle/suspension corroded.
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Misc non supporting panel above spare wheel corroded away
Nearside Front Inner n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Offside Front Inner o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear centre brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
misc panel above spare wheel non supporting heavily corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r inner sill panel corroded / holed but not within 30cm of mounting point
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r inner sill panel corroded / holed but not within 30cm of mounting point
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber (lower worn)
slight end float to both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber (lower worn)
slight end float to both rear wheel bearings
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
rear wiper damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
rear wiper damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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R228 FDU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 R228 FDU, 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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R228 FDU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 August 1997.
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