MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
boot area not checked properly due to boot trim
brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
front tyres wearing inner edges & perishing
poss pin hole o/s outer cv boot
rear exhaust mounting corroding
rear spring hanger mountings corroding
slight play steering rack
suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake lining(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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R680 VWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R680 VWC, 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 R680 VWC registered?
R680 VWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R680 VWC safe to buy?
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