MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,191 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Drivers seat becoming insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R275 MRD is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R275 MRD, 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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How do I check the history of R275 MRD?
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What year was R275 MRD registered?
R275 MRD is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R275 MRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R275 MRD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R275 MRD have outstanding finance?
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