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P563 XWO

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,152 mi
Last recorded111,152 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 XWO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,152 miles

Both Front Tyres are cracking on the outer sidewalls.

Engine oil leak.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2021 110,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 110,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 109,655 miles

Engine management light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Border line - both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,141 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 103,119 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,364 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management lamp stays on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,364 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management lamp stays on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,894 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2011 98,885 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,804 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 92,722 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 92,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s door mirror damged.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 86,723 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 81,556 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 81,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XWO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P563 XWO, 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 XWO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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