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L2 DET

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,637 mi
Last recorded119,637 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 DET
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 119,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Oct 2010 119,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Oct 2009 116,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 113,798 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 113,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 109,787 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 105,090 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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L2 DET is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L2 DET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L2 DET registered?

L2 DET is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is L2 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 DET shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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