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P243 FDY

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,637 mi
Last recorded113,637 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 FDY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 113,637 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath all around (6.1.A.1)

rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 113,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath all around (6.1.A.1)

rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 113,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Front and rear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 113,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle body mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill /step (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill / step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion rear body mounts and towbar mountings

Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,279 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated

both rear axle half shafts have slight movement

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%

Fail 15 Jun 2015 111,273 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated

both rear axle half shafts have slight movement

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,063 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated

n/s/r stub axle has in & out movement recommend inspection with wheels of the vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 26 Jun 2013 109,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated

n/s/r stub axle has in & out movement recommend inspection with wheels of the vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,030 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to offside sill on back side

Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,694 miles

front section handbrake bracket broken. corrosion on o/s/f + n/s/f brake pipes ( covered by springs).

slight bind rear wheels.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 104,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front section handbrake bracket broken. corrosion on o/s/f + n/s/f brake pipes ( covered by springs).

slight bind rear wheels.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 100,467 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,792 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 96,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insicure

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

minor exhaust blow to middle box

o/s/r shock damp

rear chassis corroded

rear pads low

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to exhaust system

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,031 miles

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

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

exhaust rattle

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2007 88,337 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,575 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 74,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P243 FDY is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red 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 P243 FDY, 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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P243 FDY is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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