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GXZ 9419

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,318 mi
Last recorded100,318 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXZ 9419
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 100,318 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 97,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,815 miles

Nearside Front corrosion forming near chassis mounting near A post.

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 91,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 74,066 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,476 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,761 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2013 57,760 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2013 57,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres worn on edges

all suspension components very rusty

exhaust sytem very rusty

slight bind on rear wheels

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,344 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,515 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of heavy corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,180 miles

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

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

rear brake pads very low and near minimum thinkness

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,239 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rusty

long travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,515 miles

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

all metal brake brake pipes starting to corrode

all tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust rusty

long travel on handbrake

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link bush

Pass 2 May 2007 48,284 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 May 2006 46,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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GXZ 9419 is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GXZ 9419, 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 GXZ 9419 registered?

GXZ 9419 is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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