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P541 WDD

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,099 mi
Last recorded113,099 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 WDD
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 113,099 miles

Damage to front end of nearside outer sill panel

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non-standard rear light lenses fitted.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outersill covers fitted

Tinted windows.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 113,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Damage to front end of nearside outer sill panel

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outersill covers fitted

Tinted windows.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 103,040 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 103,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,011 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2008 93,990 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 85,352 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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P541 WDD is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P541 WDD, 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 P541 WDD registered?

P541 WDD is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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