MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,751 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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signs of some surface corrosion to most metal sections of front and rear brake pipes. NOT EXCESSIVE AT TEST TIME
slight play in both near side and off side front and rear wheel bearings . o k at test time
slight play in near side and off side of steering rack.
some travel found on hand brake leaver when testing readings. BORDERLINE PASS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
signs of some surface corrosion to most metal sections of front and rear brake pipes. NOT EXCESSIVE AT TEST TIME
slight play in both near side and off side front and rear wheel bearings . o k at test time
slight play in near side and off side of steering rack.
some travel found on hand brake leaver when testing readings. BORDERLINE PASS
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
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Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
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R421 CVX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R421 CVX, 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 R421 CVX registered?
R421 CVX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 November 1997.
Is R421 CVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R421 CVX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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