MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,321 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Eye level brake light inop
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R624 VWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R624 VWC, 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 R624 VWC registered?
R624 VWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R624 VWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R624 VWC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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