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P252 VUH

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,031 mi
Last recorded118,031 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 VUH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 118,031 miles

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

fuel cannister housing bracket corroded

underside of vehicle badly rusty in places

Fail 18 May 2009 118,031 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

fuel cannister housing bracket corroded

underside of vehicle badly rusty in places

Pass 20 May 2008 116,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 115,280 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 115,266 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 111,866 miles

free play in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2006 111,854 miles

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

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

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

spare wheel carrier badly corroded

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 VUH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P252 VUH, 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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P252 VUH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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