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R335 KBM

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,573 mi
Last recorded117,573 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 KBM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 117,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 112,241 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 112,241 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 108,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,427 miles

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

o/s/front driveshafi/axle tube weeping oil

Fail 9 Jan 2012 104,425 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/front driveshafi/axle tube weeping oil

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,318 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 24 Dec 2009 93,110 miles

battery under bonnet insecure.

nearside front tyre tread low at inner edge.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 93,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

nearside front tyre tread low at inner edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 88,544 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 88,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,575 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 72,229 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 60,662 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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R335 KBM is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R335 KBM, 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 R335 KBM registered?

R335 KBM is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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