MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Spare tyre defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear diff support shock leaking
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R881 LJF is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red 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 R881 LJF, 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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How do I check the history of R881 LJF?
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What year was R881 LJF registered?
R881 LJF is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R881 LJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R881 LJF 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.
Does R881 LJF have outstanding finance?
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