MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
signs of corrosion underneath
exhaust brackets corroded / broken but still secure
rear brake pipes corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
child seat fitted offside rear
corrosion on all metal brake pipes
minor corrosion on exhaust
offside front tyre very slightly binding
slight corrosion on inner body sills
slight end float in rear axle
child seat fitted nearside rear
slight corroion on rear metal brake pipe
corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
slight damage nearside mirror
slight end float in rear axle
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion on rear metal brake pipes
slight damage nearside mirror
slight end float in rear axle
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P478 KWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 P478 KWC, 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 P478 KWC registered?
P478 KWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 January 1997.
Is P478 KWC safe to buy?
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