MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,736 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all suspension arms slightly corroded
engine light on
temp fuel cap fitted
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear pipes partially covered by fuel tank
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front discs pitted
front to rear brake pipe shielding heavily corroded
fuel pipes heavily corroded
rear discs pitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
all brake pipes suspect
brake test note carried out due to listed faults
front discs pitted
front to rear brake pipe shielding heavily corroded
fuel pipes heavily corroded
rear discs pitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear wiper inop
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front 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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R648 LDV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R648 LDV, 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 R648 LDV registered?
R648 LDV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R648 LDV safe to buy?
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