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P35 OTU

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,502 mi
Last recorded147,502 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 OTU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 147,502 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 143,894 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 137,258 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 126,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 126,747 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 126,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P35 OTU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P35 OTU, 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 P35 OTU registered?

P35 OTU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P35 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P35 OTU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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