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P52 LJW

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,074 mi
Last recorded123,074 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 LJW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,074 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 123,074 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 115,613 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 115,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,697 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

extensive surface corrosion underside of vehicle, surface corrosion on brake pipes !!!.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 87,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 87,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 83,000 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 83,000 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

lhf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2006 76,437 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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P52 LJW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P52 LJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P52 LJW registered?

P52 LJW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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