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R505 KJK

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,085 mi
Last recorded102,085 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 KJK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,085 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 96,995 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 96,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

child seat fitted n/s/f

front anti roll bar bushes weak

front pads low

rear cross axle metal brake pipe corroded

rear pads close to limit

Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,953 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 88,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,042 miles

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

metal pipes rusted

oil leakage rear axle

Pass 20 May 2006 78,441 miles

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

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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R505 KJK is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R505 KJK, 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 R505 KJK registered?

R505 KJK is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R505 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 KJK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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