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JIG 2245

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,594 mi
Last recorded95,594 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2245
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,594 miles

genaral rust under car

Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearal rust uder car

Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,203 miles

gearal rust uder car

Pass 9 Feb 2013 82,081 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis

Fail 9 Feb 2013 82,081 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,890 miles

brake pipes corroding.

front tyres starting to wear on edges.

fuel filler pipe corroding.

movement in both front lower ball joints.

power steering pipes corroding.

rear suspension pipes corroding.

rear transmission damper leaking.

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 77,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroding.

front tyres starting to wear on edges.

fuel filler pipe corroding.

movement in both front lower ball joints.

power steering pipes corroding.

rear suspension pipes corroding.

rear transmission damper leaking.

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,081 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,081 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank filler pipes corodded, underbody corossion.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,263 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 65,253 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,966 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 61,966 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 56,600 miles

slight chafing to rear flexy brake pipe

surface corrosion to nearside front outer brake pipe

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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JIG 2245 is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JIG 2245, 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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JIG 2245 is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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