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R744 NJM

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,806 mi
Last recorded103,806 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 NJM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 103,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 101,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,889 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 90,960 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,084 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,852 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,546 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,132 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,632 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,574 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Leaf Spring Seat's Corroded.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front diff leaking

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking and low on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2007 51,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 48,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,474 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front to rear chassis legs rusty

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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R744 NJM is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R744 NJM, 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 R744 NJM registered?

R744 NJM is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R744 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 NJM shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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