MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,635 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded on limit boarderline pass
n/s/r brake bind on limit
n/s/r brake disc well worn possibly below manu fac spec unable to verify
o/s/f front brake bind on limit
o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded on limit boarderline pass
o/s/f top swivel has some play in it
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r brake disc worn
o/s/r tyre on limit
rear brake pads low
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
considerable handbrake travel
nearside front metal brake pipe corroded and on limits-borderline pass and needs attention
nearside rear brake binding slightly and on limits
nearside rear brake disc well worn and on limits-may be below service limits-unable to verify
offside front brake binding and on limits
offside front metal brake pipe corroded and on limits-borderline pass and needs attention
offside front top swivel joint some lift and on limits
offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge
offside rear brake disc worn
offside rear tyre worn very low and on limits
rear brake pads worn low
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R633 YEW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R633 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 R633 YEW registered?
R633 YEW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R633 YEW safe to buy?
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