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R648 LDV

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,736 mi
Last recorded81,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 LDV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,736 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,735 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension arms slightly corroded

engine light on

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,440 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 80,439 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 79,639 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,703 miles

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

front to rear pipes partially covered by fuel tank

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,733 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 75,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,343 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 74,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,805 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 70,805 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,067 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,903 miles

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.

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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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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R648 LDV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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