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OKZ 2362

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,600 mi
Last recorded4,600 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 2362
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 4,600 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 46,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,513 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 45,510 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,398 miles

both front shockaborbers badly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2008 42,398 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front shockaborbers badly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,455 miles

some lift in offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

Fail 31 Aug 2007 41,431 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,970 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 36,572 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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OKZ 2362 is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple 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 OKZ 2362, 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 OKZ 2362 registered?

OKZ 2362 is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is OKZ 2362 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKZ 2362 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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