MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,433 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front age cracks tyre side wall
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached top and bottom link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached top ans bottom link rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front age cracks tyre side wall
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings slight play
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R45 WOC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R45 WOC, 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 R45 WOC registered?
R45 WOC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 November 1997.
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