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R833 MCE

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,309 mi
Last recorded131,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 MCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 131,309 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 131,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering unde sill (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 128,345 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 128,344 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 120,821 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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.B.7)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 115,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 107,850 miles

slight damage to o/s rear body work small leak on exuast n/s rear brake pipe outer covar corrosin starting

Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,733 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 105,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 96,846 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake sticking very slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,259 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 78,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 69,438 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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R833 MCE is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R833 MCE, 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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R833 MCE is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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