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R32 DDX

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,562 mi
Last recorded211,562 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 DDX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 211,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 205,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 200,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 200,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 195,808 miles

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 191,390 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 186,417 miles

Front Oil leak Front of engine oil laden/filter area ()

Oil leak Gearbox sump oil laiden. ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 186,417 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Box rear mountings broken/supported by metal wire (7.1.1)

Front Oil leak Front of engine oil laden/filter area ()

Oil leak Gearbox sump oil laiden. ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 181,171 miles

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Pass 3 Sep 2014 176,808 miles

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Pass 4 Sep 2013 170,460 miles

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Pass 29 Aug 2012 163,076 miles

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Pass 9 Sep 2011 156,219 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 156,141 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 149,548 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 9 Sep 2010 149,548 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 6 Sep 2010 149,548 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 29 May 2009 144,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 138,489 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 130,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 125,130 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 124,951 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R32 DDX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R32 DDX, 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 R32 DDX registered?

R32 DDX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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