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R275 MRD

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,191 mi
Last recorded94,191 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 MRD
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,191 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 148,545 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,187 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 88,187 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 82,402 miles

Drivers seat becoming insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2008 80,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 25 Sep 2006 74,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 67,946 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 67,946 miles

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.

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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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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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.

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