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R2 DTH

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,324 mi
Last recorded97,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 DTH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,324 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,614 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L light on dash

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heat shield rattly

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

wheel nuts not checked

Fail 2 Oct 2008 90,614 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L light on dash

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heat shield rattly

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

wheel nuts not checked

Pass 1 Oct 2007 89,862 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 89,862 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 83,904 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 83,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R2 DTH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R2 DTH, 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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R2 DTH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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