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R424 DPU

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,675 mi
Last recorded121,675 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 DPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 121,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 116,848 miles

Corrosion to under body chassis

Nearside Rear Seat belt button damaged but still working

Fail 27 Nov 2017 116,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Corrosion to under body chassis

Nearside Rear Seat belt button damaged but still working

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear seatbelt retainer cowling damaged

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

offside front and front to rear metal brake pipes coated(condition unknown)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 8 Nov 2016 116,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside rear seatbelt clasp cowling damaged

offside front and front to rear metal brake pipes coated(condition unknown)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 106,437 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 106,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 101,045 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 101,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,858 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 92,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 92,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,405 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 86,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,338 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 78,338 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,684 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,409 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,731 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 63,695 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 63,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 63,459 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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R424 DPU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R424 DPU, 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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R424 DPU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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