MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,481 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both front tyres worn on inner edges
center exhaust mtn brocken
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Center exhaust mounts damaged, front two tyres worn,
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Center exhaust mounts damaged, front two tyres worn,
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
oil leak from rear transfer box seal
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MAIN PIPE JOINED
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R272 HOJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R272 HOJ, 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 R272 HOJ registered?
R272 HOJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R272 HOJ safe to buy?
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