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P543 SFB

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,232 mi
Last recorded92,232 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 SFB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 92,232 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative does not operate n/s indys (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all tyres perrished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 90,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in door slam (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,860 miles

rear seats down and loaded not inspected

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,738 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 87,738 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,140 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 85,136 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,715 miles

poss abs fault but can not pinpoint prob

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,541 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 67,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 64,533 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 64,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 62,717 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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P543 SFB is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P543 SFB, 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 P543 SFB registered?

P543 SFB is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P543 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 SFB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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