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R373 AWR

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,343 mi
Last recorded110,343 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 AWR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 110,343 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 178,739 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 108,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,858 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake cable outer casings in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering rack feed and return pipes heavily corroded

Rear brake discs in poor condition and heavily corroded

Rear brakes binding slightly

Unable to inspect various brake pipes due to coiled metal sleeving

Various slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Fail 11 Oct 2012 106,858 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler neck heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake cable outer casings in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering rack feed and return pipes heavily corroded

Rear brake discs in poor condition and heavily corroded

Rear brakes binding slightly

Unable to inspect various brake pipes due to coiled metal sleeving

Various slight engine/transmission oil leaks

Fail 8 Aug 2012 106,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADITIONAL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING [NOT CONNECTED]

Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,832 miles

CENTER STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 103,832 miles

CENTER STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 28 Jul 2010 100,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,504 miles

UPPER STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 29 Jul 2009 95,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 90,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,693 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre brake light not working

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

steering column gaiter split

Fail 2 Aug 2007 83,693 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre brake light not working

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

steering column gaiter split

Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,587 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 80,575 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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R373 AWR is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R373 AWR, 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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R373 AWR is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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