CarVerify

Free Car Check

P532 XWP

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,919 mi
Last recorded119,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 XWP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 119,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 113,251 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Dec 2011 113,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 107,722 miles

N/S REAR LIGHT CLUSTER LENS CRACKED

NAIL IN O/S FRONT TYRE

O/S AND N/S BRAKE PIPES UNDER WINGS RUSTY

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

O/S LOWER BALL JOINT RBUBBER LEAKING GREASE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

SCREW IN N/S REAR TYRE

Fail 27 Oct 2010 107,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

N/S REAR LIGHT CLUSTER LENS CRACKED

NAIL IN O/S FRONT TYRE

O/S AND N/S BRAKE PIPES UNDER WINGS RUSTY

O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

O/S LOWER BALL JOINT RBUBBER LEAKING GREASE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

SCREW IN N/S REAR TYRE

Pass 31 Oct 2009 94,967 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2009 94,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 88,247 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 88,247 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 86,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Ford Explorer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P532 XWP is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P532 XWP, 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

How do I check the history of P532 XWP?

You can check the full history of P532 XWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P532 XWP registered?

P532 XWP is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P532 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P532 XWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P532 XWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P532 XWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.