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R489 FOS

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,116 mi
Last recorded57,116 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 FOS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,116 miles

Both front tyres heavily cracked on sidewalls and in tread.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,815 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,538 miles

advise corrosion to both rear spring hangers/shackle.

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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R489 FOS is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R489 FOS, 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 R489 FOS registered?

R489 FOS is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R489 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 FOS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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