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P25 ROO

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,976 mi
Last recorded37,976 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 ROO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 37,976 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 36,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 35,383 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,143 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 32,576 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,335 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 31,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 31,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,796 miles

front propshaft not fitted

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,847 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 28,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,661 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,815 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,270 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 27,270 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,167 miles

cosmetic corrosion covers most of underside

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,000 miles

some slight corrosion begining to show around swinging shackel suspention

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,894 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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P25 ROO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P25 ROO, 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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What year was P25 ROO registered?

P25 ROO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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