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R24 ANB

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

122,594 mi
Last recorded122,594 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 ANB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 122,594 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 122,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 121,321 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,208 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,104 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,012 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 103,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,525 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 89,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 96,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 78,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 77,401 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,296 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake and fuel pipes corroded

rear axle halfshafes have end float

screen cracked in sun strip

Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,287 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 74,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 74,276 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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R24 ANB is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R24 ANB, 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 R24 ANB registered?

R24 ANB is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R24 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 ANB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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