MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,637 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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
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%
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
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)
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
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
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
front section handbrake bracket broken. corrosion on o/s/f + n/s/f brake pipes ( covered by springs).
slight bind rear wheels.
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.
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
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
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
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)
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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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