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P322 YTY

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,289 mi
Last recorded104,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 YTY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,289 miles

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

full inspection of n/s rear and front to rear and o/s front ,n/s front brake pipes not possible

Fail 29 Jun 2010 104,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

full inspection of n/s rear and front to rear and o/s front ,n/s front brake pipes not possible

Pass 20 Jun 2009 100,602 miles

full inspection of front and rear brake pipes not possible, pipes covered in wire coil

Fail 16 Jun 2009 100,585 miles

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

full inspection of front and rear brake pipes not possible, pipes covered in wire coil

Pass 21 Apr 2008 93,446 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 93,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 87,578 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,291 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 82,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P322 YTY is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P322 YTY, 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 P322 YTY registered?

P322 YTY is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 March 1997.

Is P322 YTY safe to buy?

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