MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,932 miAbove average mileage for this year
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suspension corroded
underside heavily corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
suspension corroded
underside heavily corroded
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
engine management light on
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
slight judder pressent from power steering
steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f showing corrosion
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
engine management light on
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
slight judder from power steering when operated lock to lock
steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/f showing corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R813 GRL is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R813 GRL, 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 R813 GRL registered?
R813 GRL is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R813 GRL safe to buy?
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