MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 KAR is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black 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 R53 KAR, 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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How do I check the history of R53 KAR?
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What year was R53 KAR registered?
R53 KAR is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R53 KAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 KAR 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.
Does R53 KAR have outstanding finance?
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