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R879 FHT

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,428 mi
Last recorded92,428 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 FHT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,428 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 92,424 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,608 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,136 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 88,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 86,355 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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R879 FHT is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R879 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 R879 FHT registered?

R879 FHT is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R879 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 FHT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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