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R35 WWC

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,385 mi
Last recorded109,385 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 WWC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 109,385 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 106,173 miles

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 27 Feb 2008 96,186 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 96,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 75,500 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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R35 WWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R35 WWC, 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 R35 WWC registered?

R35 WWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R35 WWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 WWC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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