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P502 PVU

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,220 mi
Last recorded119,220 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 PVU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,220 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock Bush Corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 118,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chiped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock Bush.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock Bush.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 111,070 miles

Front Shock Absorber Bush Perished.

Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offisde Sill Corroded - Not Structure.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 108,759 miles

Front Shock Absorber Bushes Perished

Offside Sill Corroded - Not Structure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 108,716 miles

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

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

Front Shock Absorber Bushes Perished

Offside Sill Corroded - Not Structure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 103,889 miles

Front Shock Absorber Bushes Perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sill Corroded - Not Body Or Structure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 101,129 miles

Front Shock Absorber Bushes Perished

Offside Sill Corroded - Not Body Or Structure

Fail 30 Apr 2019 101,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock Absorber Bushes Perished

Offside Sill Corroded - Not Body Or Structure

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,827 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Lowers Arms Corroded

Sub-Frame Corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,939 miles

offside front antiroll bar de bush perished

oil leak

shock absorbers bushes perished

suspension system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,296 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

slight play inner rack joints

wipers smear

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F centre under seal has slight corrsion (marked with yellow chalk)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,409 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 92,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,193 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 92,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

fuel pump holder box badley correded

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edge.

n/s rear light broken.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 88,674 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,150 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 85,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,613 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f mirror deterriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,691 miles

Handbrake lever high

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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P502 PVU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P502 PVU, 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 P502 PVU registered?

P502 PVU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P502 PVU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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