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R626 EKX

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,645 mi
Last recorded117,645 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 EKX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 117,645 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 117,418 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 114,132 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner section

slight rattle in exhaust system

slight windscreen washer leak under bonnett

Fail 4 Nov 2011 114,118 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner section

slight rattle in exhaust system

slight windscreen washer leak under bonnett

Pass 11 Oct 2010 108,474 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 108,474 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 103,969 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 103,969 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 100,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 100,401 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 100,401 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 96,400 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 96,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R626 EKX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R626 EKX, 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 R626 EKX registered?

R626 EKX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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