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P319 UHW

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,599 mi
Last recorded119,599 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 UHW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 119,599 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre has slight cut in outer side wall.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 111,774 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 111,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 108,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 105,621 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 105,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 89,965 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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P319 UHW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P319 UHW, 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 P319 UHW registered?

P319 UHW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P319 UHW safe to buy?

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