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R345 ULT

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,942 mi
Last recorded141,942 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 ULT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 141,942 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 141,936 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 139,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 131,737 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 130,021 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 126,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 121,414 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r shock slight leak

Pass 6 Dec 2016 116,060 miles

4 x tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/f tie rod slight play

o/s/r shock absorber-slight leak

Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,180 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 105,155 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 99,539 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 94,022 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 88,191 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 83,104 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 83,104 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 76,738 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,780 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,061 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,757 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 50,868 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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R345 ULT is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R345 ULT, 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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R345 ULT is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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