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R637 YMB

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 YMB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,791 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,192 miles

Considerable rusting to underside of vehicle

Spare tyre NOT inflated

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front top b/j (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 100,192 miles

Spare tyre NOT inflated

Considerable rusting to underside of vehicle

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front top b/j (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,865 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and n/s shows some perish cracking

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake flexy hose shows some coorssion and front to rear metal brake pipe condition not determined as pipe has protective metal covering

Under side of vehicle and suspension components show considerable rusting

Fail 21 Jul 2015 94,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and n/s shows some perish cracking

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake flexy hose shows some coorssion and front to rear metal brake pipe condition not determined as pipe has protective metal covering

Under side of vehicle and suspension components show considerable rusting

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,794 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 May 2013 92,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 May 2012 90,640 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 90,630 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 85,688 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 85,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,765 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Heavy corrosion building up on underside of vehicle .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,634 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 65,624 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade split

power steering pipes on rack heaverly corroded

rubber hanger on tailpipe split

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,011 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front number plate damaged but not insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R637 YMB is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R637 YMB, 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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R637 YMB is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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