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R260 EDW

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,965 mi
Last recorded110,965 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 EDW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,965 miles

Engine management light on dash indicating fault

Pass 27 Oct 2012 102,757 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 97,828 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 94,607 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 91,106 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,021 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 87,499 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 87,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 84,706 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 84,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 77,902 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 77,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R260 EDW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R260 EDW, 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 R260 EDW registered?

R260 EDW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R260 EDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 EDW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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