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P242 TWS

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,626 mi
Last recorded165,626 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 TWS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 165,626 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 165,501 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 165,479 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 165,099 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 165,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 162,006 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 161,999 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 156,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2012 156,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 149,429 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 149,422 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 143,829 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 135,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 127,877 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 127,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 119,397 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2007 119,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 110,453 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 110,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

nearside rear flexi brake hose being rubbed by rear axle breather tube.

oil leak

slight play from nearside rear wheel bearing assembly.

slight up and down movement from offside front lower swivel ball joint.

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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P242 TWS is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P242 TWS, 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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P242 TWS is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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