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P377 SVW

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,281 mi
Last recorded164,281 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 SVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 164,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 164,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 163,995 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 163,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 160,178 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 160,170 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 158,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 157,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 156,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 156,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 153,023 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 151,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 136,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 113,899 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 109,175 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 109,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 105,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 105,292 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

all brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 105,292 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

all brake pipes are slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 105,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 110,276 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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P377 SVW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P377 SVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P377 SVW registered?

P377 SVW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P377 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P377 SVW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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