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P530 SOO

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,838 mi
Last recorded111,838 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 SOO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,838 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 108,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,549 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 107,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,833 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 104,007 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,882 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 100,882 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 97,552 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 95,840 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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P530 SOO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P530 SOO, 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 P530 SOO registered?

P530 SOO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P530 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P530 SOO shows 10 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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