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P565 DTH

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,664 mi
Last recorded158,664 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 DTH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 158,664 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Engine mangement light stays on

N/S reverse light lens had small damaged

O/S/R damper bushed is perished

O/S/R reflector got large cracked

Oil started to leak

Vehicle is generally rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2012 158,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake fliud level is low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Engine mangement light stays on

N/S reverse light lens had small damaged

O/S/R damper bushed is perished

O/S/R reflector got large cracked

Oil started to leak

Vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2011 155,251 miles

Front wipers arms slightly loose.

MIL on.

ABS appears to be operating prematurely. Advise further investigation.

Battery insecure.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear reflector cracked.

Offside rear seat belt stalk cover broken.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear axle brake pipes corroding.

Slight play in front anti-roll bar to chassis bushes.

Slight play in nearside front suspension upper and lower ball joints.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 155,242 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

ABS appears to be operating prematurely. Advise further investigation.

Battery insecure.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers arms slightly loose.

MIL on.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear reflector cracked.

Offside rear seat belt stalk cover broken.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear axle brake pipes corroding.

Slight play in front anti-roll bar to chassis bushes.

Slight play in nearside front suspension upper and lower ball joints.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 152,327 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Covers/coiled protection impede full inspection of brake pipes.

Front brake pads getting low.

Handbrake efficiency near limit.

Rear of offside and nearside sill panel/door shuts corroding.

Various (visible parts)brake pipes corroding.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 152,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Covers/coiled protection impede full inspection of brake pipes.

Front brake pads getting low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear of offside and nearside sill panel/door shuts corroding.

Various (visible parts)brake pipes corroding.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 149,671 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 149,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 144,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 144,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 137,068 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P565 DTH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P565 DTH, 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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P565 DTH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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