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P563 GHC

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,949 mi
Last recorded82,949 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 GHC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2009 82,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

engine managment light on

Fail 10 Nov 2008 72,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 72,066 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,231 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion brake hose ferrules

damage front n/plate

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check metal brake pipes correctly due to covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2007 63,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

corrosion brake hose ferrules

damage front n/plate

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check metal brake pipes correctly due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2006 56,734 miles

Air bag warning light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,734 miles

Air bag warning light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

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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P563 GHC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P563 GHC, 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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P563 GHC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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