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P252 NAV

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,860 mi
Last recorded62,860 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 NAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 62,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 61,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 55,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,804 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,203 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,745 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,024 miles

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

unable to view brake pipes properly

Fail 26 Sep 2017 51,024 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

unable to view brake pipes properly

Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,326 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,802 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,222 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,569 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,427 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,488 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,288 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,699 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,239 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,431 miles

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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P252 NAV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P252 NAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P252 NAV registered?

P252 NAV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P252 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 NAV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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