MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,509 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
hand brake reading is on the legal limit.
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
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
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)
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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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.
Is R559 TKX safe to buy?
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