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R478 SDP

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,724 mi
Last recorded155,724 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 SDP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 155,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 10 Mar 2012 14,699 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 153,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Oct 2007 152,966 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 152,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 152,188 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2006 141,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

automatic fliud leaking at front end.

freeplay on both rear halfshafts.

front nunmer plate cracked.

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2006 140,613 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight free play in nearside inner steering rack joint

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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R478 SDP is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R478 SDP, 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 R478 SDP registered?

R478 SDP is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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