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P57 CCU

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,789 mi
Last recorded127,789 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 CCU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 127,789 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi to brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 125,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,418 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 120,276 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 120,276 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,915 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

protective ribbing on brake pipes corroded preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2012 115,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Outer protective ribbing on most brake pipes corroded

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

Various under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2011 113,627 miles

both front brake pipes corrodeed (border pass).

front brake imbalance.

front to rear brake pipe corroded (border pass).

Fail 2 Jun 2011 113,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes corrodeed (border pass).

front brake imbalance.

front to rear brake pipe corroded (border pass).

Pass 18 Jun 2010 110,959 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

front brake imbalance.

n/s front inner arch cover loose.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 104,795 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 104,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,367 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 95,369 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 85,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,491 miles

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

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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P57 CCU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P57 CCU, 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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P57 CCU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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