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P406 JNN

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,917 mi
Last recorded146,917 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 JNN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 146,917 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,051 miles

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

slight play both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 14 Mar 2015 138,111 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 138,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 133,294 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

slight play both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Mar 2013 127,630 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2012 121,754 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 116,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake pads worn

noise from offside front suspension when driven

rear brake pads worn

unable to see outer sills

Fail 8 Mar 2011 115,986 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake pads worn

noise from offside front suspension when driven

rear brake pads worn

unable to see outer sills

Pass 26 Feb 2010 111,951 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear shock/leaf spring lower mounts corroded

front brake pads worn

handbrake travel high

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 102,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 102,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 91,351 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 91,351 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,494 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 82,493 miles

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

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

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

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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P406 JNN is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P406 JNN, 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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P406 JNN is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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