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R423 EVL

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,008 mi
Last recorded136,008 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 EVL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 136,008 miles

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 133,022 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 127,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 119,908 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 119,772 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 112,278 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 102,730 miles

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

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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R423 EVL is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R423 EVL, 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 R423 EVL registered?

R423 EVL is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R423 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 EVL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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