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R4 ADJ

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,336 mi
Last recorded98,336 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 ADJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 98,336 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 94,719 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,036 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

Pass 28 Mar 2009 76,937 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Warning light on dash.

Fail 28 Mar 2009 76,934 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Warning light on dash.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,517 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 62,732 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 62,732 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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R4 ADJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R4 ADJ, 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 R4 ADJ registered?

R4 ADJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R4 ADJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 ADJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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