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P246 RTW

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,327 mi
Last recorded73,327 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 RTW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 73,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

all shock absorbers corroded condition

both front tyres low tread on edges [ P255/70/R16/109S ]

light switch faulty

nearside front upper wishbone bushes slightly perished condition

offside rear tyre slight cracking

oil leak transfer box area

rear exhaust corroded condition

rear exhaust fouling on offside rear anti b roll link

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,642 miles

2 front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front lower wishbone bushes showing cracks

both front top wishbone rubber boots showing cracks and rubber perished

brake pipes in very rusty condition

minor gearbox leak

rusty under body and underbody parts

Pass 24 May 2018 71,050 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 71,050 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 68,682 miles

The rear chassis and leaf springs are rusty.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 66,945 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,412 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 29 May 2013 65,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 62,636 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 61,339 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 59,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,892 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 24 May 2007 56,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,567 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 53,567 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

both rear brakes binding

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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P246 RTW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P246 RTW, 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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P246 RTW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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