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P283 OTW

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

110,736 mi
Last recorded110,736 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 OTW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,736 miles

Nearside Front Auxiliary position light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2021 110,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Auxiliary position light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Dipping to the offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Dipping to the offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 109,067 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 108,846 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 108,824 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 108,435 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

gear box oil leak

Fail 8 May 2018 108,429 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,469 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 107,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 106,209 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 105,390 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 105,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2014 103,815 miles

shockers soft

tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,605 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 95,906 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 95,875 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,888 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 91,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 88,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 85,973 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 85,973 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Raer metal brake pipe corroded

Rear leaf springs becoming mis aligned

Pass 21 Feb 2006 81,279 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 81,279 miles

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

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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P283 OTW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P283 OTW, 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 P283 OTW registered?

P283 OTW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P283 OTW safe to buy?

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