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R432 DPU

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,379 mi
Last recorded78,379 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 DPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 78,379 miles

all brake pipes rusty

chassis rusted

timing chain noisy

Fail 10 Apr 2017 78,319 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

exhaust supported by wire

serious corrosion with chassis front to rear

Fail 23 Feb 2016 78,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

All tyres have perishing across tread pattern and sidewalls

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Centre/rear exhaust held/secured by use of metal wire

Engine noisy suspect timing chain issue

Engine oil level over filled

Underside of vehicle from centre to rear has heavy surface corrosion/suspension/chassis

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,483 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust repaired

Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,483 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust repaired

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,531 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust mounts repaired

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,418 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exshaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,418 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exshaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,866 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 56,866 miles

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

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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R432 DPU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R432 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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R432 DPU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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