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R305 YVW

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,346 mi
Last recorded77,346 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 YVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

all under vehicle is cover in mud

Fail 3 Sep 2015 77,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all under vehicle is cover in mud

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,808 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 64,604 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,604 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,030 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,210 miles

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

both rear wheels slighty binding

Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,583 miles

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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R305 YVW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple 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 R305 YVW, 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 R305 YVW registered?

R305 YVW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R305 YVW safe to buy?

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