MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres close to limit
hand brake adjustment exssive
small play o/s/f upper ball joint
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake pipes corroded
o/s rear tyre cut
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
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R517 SLT is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R517 SLT, 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 R517 SLT registered?
R517 SLT is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R517 SLT safe to buy?
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