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R71 WWC

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,666 mi
Last recorded123,666 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 WWC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 123,666 miles

right indicator plays up sometimes on stalk

Pass 20 May 2009 116,902 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 116,847 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tow Bar ball has been welded on instead of being secured by bolts. ( Ball is still secure )

Pass 20 May 2008 110,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 104,782 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 104,676 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 May 2006 99,124 miles

front tyres worn on inside of tread

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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R71 WWC 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 71.4%.

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 R71 WWC, 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 R71 WWC registered?

R71 WWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R71 WWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 WWC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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