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R632 YEW

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,838 mi
Last recorded139,838 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 YEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 139,838 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 139,838 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 123,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 121,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2010 121,690 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2009 114,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 110,075 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 110,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 101,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 95,643 miles

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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R632 YEW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R632 YEW, 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 R632 YEW registered?

R632 YEW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R632 YEW safe to buy?

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