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R633 YEW

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,635 mi
Last recorded121,635 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 YEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 121,635 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 121,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,270 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 117,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 109,964 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 109,964 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 106,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 92,304 miles

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.

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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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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R633 YEW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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