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P335 RTW

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,823 mi
Last recorded102,823 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 RTW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,823 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached INNER STEP PANEL CORRODED. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 102,809 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached INNER STEP PANEL CORRODED. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 99,239 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 7 May 2021 97,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 94,568 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear BOTH INNER AND OUTER CORRODING.

Pass 17 May 2019 94,276 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 94,259 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANK. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,420 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED.

Pass 11 May 2016 92,672 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 92,609 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING. (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,676 miles

Brake pipe's coverd andunable to inspect

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Brake pipe's coverd so unable to inspect

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs corroded

rear exhaust mount modified but holding exhaust system

rear exhaust mounts corroded

slight play in steering shaft

Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,204 miles

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,893 miles

rear and mid section exhaust corroded

wipers smear

Fail 18 Apr 2012 84,893 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear and mid section exhaust corroded

wipers smear

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,992 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 76,056 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 73,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 68,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 65,475 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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P335 RTW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P335 RTW, 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 P335 RTW registered?

P335 RTW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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