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P45 FDC

1996 Ford Explorer

Red Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,587 mi
Last recorded96,587 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 FDC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 96,587 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 91,631 miles

o/s/f brake pipe outer cover corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2007 91,420 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f brake pipe outer cover corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2007 85,795 miles

n/s indicator flashes quickly

sticker on windscreen in wipers swipt area

Fail 1 Feb 2006 79,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in side wall of n/s rear tyre,not exposing cords

Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

cut in side wall of n/s rear tyre,not exposing cords

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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P45 FDC is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 104,696 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P45 FDC, 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 30 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P45 FDC registered?

P45 FDC is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P45 FDC safe to buy?

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