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R237 UCF

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,411 mi
Last recorded138,411 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 UCF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 138,411 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 132,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 127,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 121,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,061 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering slight leak

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Rear Diff housing Shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 107,893 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,846 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

temporary strap securing battery

Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,455 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 106,248 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

front exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 106,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

front exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,971 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 104,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,540 miles

Battery insuccure

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n\s\r suspension low

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 6 Sep 2012 99,511 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insucure

hand break readings 14%.min allowed 16%

o\s and n\s inner rack joints slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,299 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 92,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 84,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,303 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 67,715 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 67,715 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,686 miles

All steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear brake pads worn 80%.

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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R237 UCF is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R237 UCF, 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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R237 UCF is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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