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R608 WJA

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,231 mi
Last recorded81,231 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 WJA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,231 miles

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

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

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 31 May 2016 80,143 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 78,613 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 May 2015 78,613 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 77,639 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 77,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,809 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 71,809 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,915 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,267 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,658 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 56,658 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 52,500 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,500 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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R608 WJA is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R608 WJA, 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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R608 WJA is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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