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R606 WNF

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 WNF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2011 102,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 102,998 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 97,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 89,569 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 89,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 79,724 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,277 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 74,251 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake efficiency barely sufficient!

Pass 15 Feb 2006 70,410 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 70,360 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R606 WNF is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R606 WNF, 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 R606 WNF registered?

R606 WNF is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R606 WNF safe to buy?

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