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P230 PDX

1996 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,908 mi
Last recorded77,908 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 PDX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,908 miles

o/s/r tyre down to 1.6mm on inner edge

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,648 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight end float in halfshafts

Pass 3 May 2006 68,644 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 68,644 miles

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

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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P230 PDX is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 104,696 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 P230 PDX, 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 30 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P230 PDX registered?

P230 PDX is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P230 PDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 PDX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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