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R921 JNO

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,652 mi
Last recorded119,652 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 JNO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 119,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 111,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 105,940 miles

All prake and power steering pipes starting to corrode All tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,920 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are low on inner edge

unable to see all brake pipes clearly metal cover over them

Fail 15 Apr 2011 94,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 94,925 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,099 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 89,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 83,558 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,765 miles

centre exhaust bracket come away from box still has mounting next to it holding it in place

Fail 22 Apr 2008 76,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

centre exhaust bracket come away from box still has mounting next to it holding it in place

Pass 15 May 2007 69,725 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 69,718 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R921 JNO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R921 JNO, 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 R921 JNO registered?

R921 JNO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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