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P48 LHE

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,232 mi
Last recorded106,232 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 LHE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 106,232 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 101,255 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 101,230 miles

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

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake backplates corroded

rear axle damper leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2011 101,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jan 2010 95,389 miles

nearside front disc backplate badly corroded

rear axle damper leaking oil

Fail 6 Jan 2010 95,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front disc backplate badly corroded

rear axle damper leaking oil

Pass 9 Jan 2009 90,438 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front disc back plate corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2009 90,410 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front disc back plate corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,862 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,663 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 78,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 73,350 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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P48 LHE is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P48 LHE, 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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P48 LHE is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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