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R361 BKW

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,062 mi
Last recorded127,062 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 BKW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2011 127,062 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 122,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 114,973 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 106,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R361 BKW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R361 BKW, 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 R361 BKW registered?

R361 BKW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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