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P303 GAW

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,616 mi
Last recorded117,616 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 GAW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,616 miles

Central body mount has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front body mount has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear body mount has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2020 114,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front body mount has corrosion

Nearside Rear body mount has corrosion

Offside central body mount has corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2020 114,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured front spring eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion both front body mounts

corrosion n/s body mount

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,437 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,840 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 106,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both inner sills corroding

rusty underside

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,551 miles

Exhaust mounting adrift but system remains adequately supported

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,335 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,580 miles

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

battery insicure

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2012 93,580 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery insicure

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,429 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,977 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 92,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 92,004 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 92,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,315 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 83,822 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 78,982 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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P303 GAW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P303 GAW, 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 P303 GAW registered?

P303 GAW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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