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R34 DDW

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,120 mi
Last recorded150,120 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 DDW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 150,120 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 144,508 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 144,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 140,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 134,045 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 134,045 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 117,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 117,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 116,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 97,893 miles

inner edges front tyres worn low

metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2005 85,435 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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R34 DDW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R34 DDW, 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 R34 DDW registered?

R34 DDW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R34 DDW safe to buy?

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