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R69 AJW

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,307 mi
Last recorded111,307 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 AJW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 111,307 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,966 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,049 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,160 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,234 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,490 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 44,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,429 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2005 42,260 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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R69 AJW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R69 AJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R69 AJW registered?

R69 AJW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R69 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 AJW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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