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R58 ADX

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 ADX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,893 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 89,748 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 54,531 miles

slight play nearside and offside front lower ball joints

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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R58 ADX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R58 ADX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R58 ADX registered?

R58 ADX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R58 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 ADX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R58 ADX have outstanding finance?

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