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R889 OGC

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,322 mi
Last recorded81,322 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 OGC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2014 81,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

both front seat belts twisted.

centre stop lamp not working.

electric drivers seat adjustment faulty, no full forward travel.

long handbrake travel. low effort, requires adjustment.

o/s/f anti roll bar link sleeve split.

steel brake pipes on rear axle & o/s/f & n/s/f starting to rust.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,889 miles

engine warning light on

exhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine warning light remains on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,895 miles

Engine warning lamp remains on

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,456 miles

Engine warning lamp remains on

Nearside rear handbrake linkage partly seized

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,534 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,894 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning light remains on

Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,255 miles

Engine warning lamp remains on.

Front and rear number plates are slightly tarnished.

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

Steering joint dust cover split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 55,885 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates slightly cracked.

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R889 OGC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R889 OGC, 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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R889 OGC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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