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R456 SNN

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,949 mi
Last recorded75,949 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 SNN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 75,949 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,223 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 71,108 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO CONDITION OF REAR BRAKE PADS. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,001 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 64,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,335 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 56,855 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,389 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within 30 cm of seat belt anchorage

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt anchorage

Fail 18 Nov 2019 53,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within 30 cm of seat belt anchorage

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of seat belt anchorage

Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,986 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all chassis corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,081 miles

Rear brakes will require maintainance soon

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,475 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 46,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both track rod end dust covers slight cracking

nearside wing mirror taped up

Pass 11 Oct 2014 46,254 miles

both track rod end dust covers slight cracking

nearside wing mirror taped up

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,374 miles

Chassis has general corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,374 miles

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

Chassis has general corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,846 miles

n/s wing mirror taped up

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,446 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,630 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,209 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 26,317 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R456 SNN is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R456 SNN, 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 R456 SNN registered?

R456 SNN is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R456 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 SNN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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