MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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battery insecure
warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
battery insecure
warning light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
OIL LEAK
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering colum uj gaiter split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
OIL LEAK
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
steering colum uj gaiter split
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake pipes corroding
lpg tanks corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear number plate needs attention soon
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear number plate needs attention soon
engine management light on
handbrake needs adjusting
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light on
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R625 VWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R625 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 R625 VWC registered?
R625 VWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R625 VWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R625 VWC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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