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R559 TKX

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 TKX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,509 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 78,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,067 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

bracket one side broken but exuast secure

eml light on

lever slightly high

Fail 17 Sep 2015 76,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

bracket one side broken but exuast secure

eml light on

lever slightly high

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,062 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 72,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,232 miles

hand brake reading is on the legal limit.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,178 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r reflector damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 22 Sep 2011 63,178 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r reflector damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 6 Sep 2011 63,075 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,839 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

headlamps not perfect pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,484 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 56,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,022 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 48,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,053 miles

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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R559 TKX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R559 TKX, 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 R559 TKX registered?

R559 TKX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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