MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,220 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Front Shock Absorber Bushes Perished
Offside Sill Corroded - Not Structure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Front Shock Absorber Bushes Perished
Offside Sill Corroded - Not Body Or Structure
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
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Lowers Arms Corroded
Sub-Frame Corroded
offside front antiroll bar de bush perished
oil leak
shock absorbers bushes perished
suspension system corroded
brake pipes corroded
exhaust system corroded
oil leak
slight play inner rack joints
wipers smear
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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.
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)
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f mirror deterriorated
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)
Handbrake lever high
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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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P502 PVU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 April 1997.
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