MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
rear seats down and loaded not inspected
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
poss abs fault but can not pinpoint prob
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
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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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