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LIG 4703

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,321 mi
Last recorded117,321 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 4703
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 117,321 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 117,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 106,861 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,364 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 98,285 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wiper arm requires attention

Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,034 miles

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

Nearside and centre windscreen has small chips

Nearside and offside rear tyres slight perished

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 92,869 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside and centre windscreen has small chips

Nearside and offside rear tyres slight perished

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyre valve cap missing

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 89,305 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to fuel tank upper mounts

Fail 8 Mar 2008 89,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to fuel tank upper mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 74,798 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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LIG 4703 is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LIG 4703, 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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LIG 4703 is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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