MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear leaf spring shakle mounts/brackets corroded
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported
slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear leaf spring shakle mounts/brackets corroded
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported
slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes
Both front track rod end gaiters deteriorating
Exhaust system deteriorating
Front lower arm bushes deteriorating
Nearside front metal brake pipe corroding
Offside front indicator slightly discoloured
Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints
Various oil leaks
Battery insecure
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Cut in nearside rear tyre
Front brake discs in slightly poor condition
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Slight movement in rear anti-role bar center bushes
Various oil leaks
Various small chips in windscreen
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Cut in nearside rear tyre
Front brake discs in slightly poor condition
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside front indicator slightly discoloured
Slight movement in rear anti-role bar center bushes
Various oil leaks
Various small chips in windscreen
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R55 RCM is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R55 RCM, 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 R55 RCM registered?
R55 RCM is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R55 RCM safe to buy?
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