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LAZ 1870

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 1870
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 84,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 84,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,360 miles

under side of car corroding in general

Fail 11 Sep 2017 83,343 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

under side of car corroding in general

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,462 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

underside componants of car corroding in general

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,904 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaused system corroded

front no plate slightly deterioted

mil light on

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,725 miles

front and rear suspension and under carriage show corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,604 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on

front + rear suspension corroded

p.a.s pipes corroded

underside car corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,157 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,153 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 61,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,821 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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LAZ 1870 is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAZ 1870, 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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LAZ 1870 is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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