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R453 EUB

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,425 mi
Last recorded155,425 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 EUB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 155,425 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 150,291 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 150,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 146,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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R453 EUB is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R453 EUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R453 EUB registered?

R453 EUB is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R453 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 EUB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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