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MJI 6506

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,098 mi
Last recorded124,098 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 6506
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 124,098 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,895 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 110,126 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

os and ns rear wheel arches to sills showing signs of corrosion

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 99,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2012 84,897 miles

Play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,634 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Aug 2010 81,339 miles

beam image poor on nearside headlamp

both rear brakes binding

hand brake hitting stop

Fail 7 Aug 2010 81,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

beam image poor on nearside headlamp

both rear brakes binding

hand brake hitting stop

Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,046 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,030 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 70,030 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,177 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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MJI 6506 is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJI 6506, 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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MJI 6506 is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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