MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear brake pads worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit
Front brake discs corroded on inner surface
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear shock absorber mounting crossmember corroding
Rear spring hangers corroded
Some play/wear in nearside front lower ball joint
Some play/wear in offside upper and lower ball joints
Spare wheel carrier corrodng
Steering seems to intermittantly judder a little when turned at low speeds
Suspect oil on parking brake shoes
Front brake discs corroded on inner surface
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear shock absorber mounting crossmember corroding
Rear spring hangers corroded
Some play/wear in nearside front lower ball joint
Some play/wear in offside upper and lower ball joints
Spare wheel carrier corrodng
Steering seems to intermittantly judder a little when turned at low speeds
Suspect oil on parking brake shoes
rear brake pads worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit
Front brake pipes inot flexi hoses a little corroded
Slight wear/play in nearside lower ball joint
Small hole in offside upper ball joint cover
Suspect oil contamination on offside parking brake shoes
Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Front brake pipes inot flexi hoses a little corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Slight wear/play in nearside lower ball joint
Small hole in offside upper ball joint cover
Suspect oil contamination on offside parking brake shoes
Both front discs corroded
Ends of metal brake pipes a little corroded into flexi hoses
Rear spring bushings a little worn and hangers a little corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Both front discs corroded
Ends of metal brake pipes a little corroded into flexi hoses
Rear spring bushings a little worn and hangers a little corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
parking brake performance close to limit
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R611 XDT is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 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 R611 XDT, 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 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R611 XDT registered?
R611 XDT is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R611 XDT safe to buy?
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