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K597 HAV

1993 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,347 mi
Last recorded44,347 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Explorer73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 HAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,347 miles

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

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

drivers door dropped

oil light flickering on

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,196 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 41,186 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers door dropped hinge worn

front brake pads low.

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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K597 HAV is a 1993 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 73,675 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 K597 HAV, 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 33 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K597 HAV registered?

K597 HAV is a 1993 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K597 HAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K597 HAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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