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R723 XFC

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,656 mi
Last recorded111,656 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 XFC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 111,656 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 109,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,156 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,588 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,509 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 104,071 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,750 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 93,631 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 93,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 79,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 72,386 miles

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

exhaust system rusting

front and rear metal brake pipes rusting

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,223 miles

centre exhaust very rusty

front & rear metal b rake pipes badly corroded

front tyre treads very low on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2005 62,634 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 62,526 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R723 XFC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R723 XFC, 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 R723 XFC registered?

R723 XFC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R723 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R723 XFC shows 14 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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