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R375 TDV

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 TDV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 99,179 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

handbrake performance

n/s/f exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 99,178 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,654 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,148 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 77,263 miles

Driver's door mirror glass cracked.

Main front to rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded towards rear.

Nearside front steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside front steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear axle steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 73,538 miles

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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R375 TDV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R375 TDV, 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 R375 TDV registered?

R375 TDV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R375 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 TDV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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