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R873 FHT

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,147 mi
Last recorded131,147 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 FHT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 129,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 126,061 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 126,061 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 123,135 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 123,135 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 25 May 2007 116,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 102,299 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 102,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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R873 FHT is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R873 FHT, 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 R873 FHT registered?

R873 FHT is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R873 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 FHT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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