MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,785 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s/f wiper split
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f wiper split
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
slight play in both rear wheels
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight wisp of smoke coming from the hazzard warning light switch when left hand indicator is operated
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Slight wisp of smoke coming from the hazzard warning light switch when left hand indicator is operated
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R731 JNO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R731 JNO, 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 R731 JNO registered?
R731 JNO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R731 JNO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R731 JNO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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