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B10 MRH

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,375 mi
Last recorded95,375 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 MRH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,375 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2011 95,375 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre near limit on outer edge, also cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,579 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,897 miles

all four tyres cracking need replacing soon

Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,897 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all four tyres cracking need replacing soon

Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,040 miles

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

off-side wiper split

slight play in off-side front hub bearing.

Fail 19 Jan 2008 64,031 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

off-side wiper split

slight play in off-side front hub bearing.

Pass 7 Apr 2007 61,137 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,052 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,047 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

rear discs worn & corroded.. †main run brake pipe at rear...

Pass 18 Nov 2005 54,298 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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B10 MRH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B10 MRH, 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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B10 MRH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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