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R54 NTH

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,056 mi
Last recorded134,056 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 NTH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 134,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 125,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 109,887 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 106,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 96,571 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusty and guarded, rear brake pads wearing thin, play in o/s bottom ball joint

hand and foot brake travel, brake pedal rubber worn, brake fluid level low, managment light on, multi guards fitted, play in front roll bar bushes, rear suspension arms rusty,

Fail 9 Jan 2008 96,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear brake pipes rusty and guarded, rear brake pads wearing thin, play in o/s bottom ball joint

hand and foot brake travel, brake pedal rubber worn, brake fluid level low, managment light on, multi guards fitted, play in front roll bar bushes, rear suspension arms rusty,

Fail 20 Dec 2007 96,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine managment light on, o/s front door handle, foot brake travel, brake pedal rubber worn, wheel nuts not visible, front and rear brake pipes rusty and guarded, rear bumper,

front number plate, cracked, brake fluid level low, surface corrosion to front and rear crossmembers, multi guards fitted,

Pass 15 Sep 2006 79,520 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipe and flexy guards fitted

front number plate cracked

o/s front and n/s rear tyre nailed

o/s front outer brake pad worn

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

wheel nuts not visible

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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R54 NTH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R54 NTH, 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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R54 NTH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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