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R581 YFM

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

45,501 mi
Last recorded45,501 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 YFM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 45,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 45,349 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 45,349 miles

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated SILL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,203 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 45,067 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,941 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 44,894 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,689 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,616 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,102 miles

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 19 Nov 2014 41,483 miles

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 21 Nov 2013 40,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,942 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,968 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,366 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,861 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,629 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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R581 YFM is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R581 YFM, 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 R581 YFM registered?

R581 YFM is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R581 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 YFM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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