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P272 NAV

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,691 mi
Last recorded81,691 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 NAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,237 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 80,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,478 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 76,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 74,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 77,387 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 69,362 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 66,685 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 62,333 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 24 May 2010 57,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,117 miles

rear brake pads seems low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,449 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,943 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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P272 NAV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 P272 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.

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What year was P272 NAV registered?

P272 NAV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P272 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P272 NAV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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