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R228 FDU

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

192,236 mi
Last recorded192,236 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 FDU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 192,236 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2019 192,236 miles

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.

Pass 18 May 2018 192,159 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2017 192,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2017 192,134 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 192,108 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 192,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 192,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r inner sill panel corroded / holed but not within 30cm of mounting point

Fail 31 Mar 2015 192,049 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 191,779 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 191,779 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 188,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 183,497 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 178,442 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 178,442 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 170,024 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 157,101 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 157,101 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 143,378 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 132,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 132,406 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2005 121,268 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 121,268 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?

Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
4,557
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,403
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,515
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,251
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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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