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P514 PEV

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,260 mi
Last recorded57,260 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 PEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,326 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges (nearing limit).

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge (on limit).

Fail 18 Apr 2007 50,928 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,645 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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P514 PEV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P514 PEV, 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 P514 PEV registered?

P514 PEV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P514 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P514 PEV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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