MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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