MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R608 WJA registered?
R608 WJA is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R608 WJA safe to buy?
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