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DCZ 1826

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,244 mi
Last recorded48,244 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1826
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 48,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 48,242 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 42,399 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 36,123 miles

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 21,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 20,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 19,422 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 16,042 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,810 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 11,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 10,286 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 10,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 10,259 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,209 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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DCZ 1826 is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DCZ 1826, 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 DCZ 1826 registered?

DCZ 1826 is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is DCZ 1826 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCZ 1826 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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