MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,492 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system cuts in very early
Front brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick
Handbrake only just manages to achieve legal minimum braking force
Some rust front brake pipes
Some under-body and component corrosion.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS
ABS cuts in very early
Front brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick
Handbrake only just manages to achieve legal minimum braking force.
Some rust front brake pipes
Some under-body and component corrosion
Anti-lock braking system cuts in very early
Front brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick
Handbrake only just manages to achieve legal minimum braking force
Some under-body and component corrosion especially rear spring hangers
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Anti-lock braking system cuts in very early
Front brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick
Handbrake only just manages to achieve legal minimum braking force
Some under-body and component corrosion especially rear spring hangers
Some general under-body and component corrosion
Some rust to rear trans-axle brake pipe.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Some rust to rear trans-axle brake pipe.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R353 PKX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 R353 PKX, 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 R353 PKX registered?
R353 PKX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 October 1997.
Is R353 PKX safe to buy?
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