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R599 DAE

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,908 mi
Last recorded90,908 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 DAE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 90,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened leaf spring arm (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,386 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sell corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper high level brake light n/w

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,001 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

nearside and offside rear light units slightly damaged

slight corrosion on under body of vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2016 85,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

nearside and offside rear light units slightly damaged

slight corrosion on under body of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,161 miles

Rear brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,164 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,783 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 60,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,681 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 49,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R599 DAE is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R599 DAE, 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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R599 DAE is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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