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R789 RKX

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,462 mi
Last recorded64,462 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 RKX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,462 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,312 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,306 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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,626 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 60,625 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,762 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,761 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 53,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,060 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 49,875 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,856 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,730 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 42,808 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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R789 RKX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R789 RKX, 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 R789 RKX registered?

R789 RKX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R789 RKX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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