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P399 TGT

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,610 mi
Last recorded142,610 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 TGT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 142,610 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of chassis/underbody/inner/outer sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,935 miles

front anti roll bar rubber mounts worn

Fail 18 Jan 2020 137,881 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective push in temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively lifting away from screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear marker (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar rubber mounts worn

front brake disc worn /corroding

under side corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2019 134,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty & weak

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner sills rusty & weak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,751 miles

Offside and nearside rear inner sills in rusty condition

Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside of the vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2018 128,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child's seat fitted to the vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2017 124,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,650 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 114,276 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 111,532 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 108,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 101,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,476 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 91,086 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 91,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,208 miles

handbrake travel on limit

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

rear differential requires attention soon

Pass 18 Jan 2006 78,519 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P399 TGT is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P399 TGT, 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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P399 TGT is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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