MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play in front drop links
wheel arch cover adrift
A lot of fuel / brake / power steering pipes corroded
Fuel cap screw type
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
A lot of fuel / brake / power steering pipes corroded
Fuel cap screw type
Inner wing rubber dust cover rubbing on N. S. F. tyre
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Seat belts twisted [ x 3 ]
Temporary fuel cap fitted
brake pipes corroded
travel in handbrake
underside of vehicle corrosion
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R426 DFL 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 62.5%.
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 R426 DFL, 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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How do I check the history of R426 DFL?
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What year was R426 DFL registered?
R426 DFL is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R426 DFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R426 DFL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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