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P53 JRB

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,085 mi
Last recorded76,085 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 JRB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 76,085 miles

corrosion on brake pipes but due to nature of pipes full inspection not possible

electrical component mounting panel above spare wheel corroded through

exhaust system in poor condition

front tyres on 5mm

Fail 12 Jan 2008 76,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 72,030 miles

NOTE: LIMITED INSPECTION OF METAL BRAKE PIPES POSSIBLE DUE TO TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION,OUTER WINDINGS PREVENT INSPECTION OF INNER PIPES

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

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

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

electrical component mounting panel above spare wheel rotted through

Pass 11 Jan 2006 68,430 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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P53 JRB is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P53 JRB, 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 P53 JRB registered?

P53 JRB is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P53 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 JRB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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