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R675 TDT

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,368 mi
Last recorded124,368 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 TDT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 124,368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear spring hanger corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 123,920 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009
Pass 1 Oct 2008 116,412 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Underside corroding

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 116,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Underside corroding

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 108,521 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 100,754 miles

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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R675 TDT is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R675 TDT, 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 R675 TDT registered?

R675 TDT is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R675 TDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R675 TDT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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