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R374 XBV

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 XBV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2015 76,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

ABS activating under low speed braking

Advanced corrosion on vehicle underside

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,279 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

high level brake light in-op

most suspention rubbers starting to show signs of perishing but still no excess movement

vehical is very dry on main chassi and lower sills but not holed advise to clean and wax oil

Fail 16 Oct 2014 76,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

high level brake light in-op

most suspention rubbers starting to show signs of perishing but still no excess movement

vehical is very dry on main chassi and lower sills but not holed advise to clean and wax oil

Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

very dry on unger side advise to wax oil

Fail 18 Nov 2013 76,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,842 miles

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 75,842 miles

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

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 75,234 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2011 75,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,131 miles

both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded also coil fitted around brake pipe so unable to check the condition of brake pipe underneath

seat belt extensions fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2010 74,118 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded also coil fitted around brake pipe so unable to check the condition of brake pipe underneath

seat belt extensions fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2009 71,247 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 71,245 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 66,868 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 62,896 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,289 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 58,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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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R374 XBV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R374 XBV, 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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R374 XBV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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