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R315 CDW

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,861 mi
Last recorded78,861 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 CDW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,861 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,712 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes starting to rust

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2013 76,014 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 76,014 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,075 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 72,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,845 miles

oil leak from front pinion oil seal

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,625 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,755 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,742 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,013 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,013 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Feb 2006 60,594 miles

all brakepads worn

parkingbrake travel

rubbercover on steeringsharft split

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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R315 CDW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R315 CDW, 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 R315 CDW registered?

R315 CDW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R315 CDW safe to buy?

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