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P57 MKL

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,879 mi
Last recorded128,879 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 128,879 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 127,898 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 125,807 miles

Both front shock lower bushes perished

Nearside front lower balljoint boot heavily perished

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 125,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock lower bushes perished

Nearside front lower balljoint boot heavily perished

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 123,870 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 12,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,457 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 116,690 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power streering pipe corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 113,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 110,953 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 98,387 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,291 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 88,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 82,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 77,172 miles

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 MKL is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P57 MKL, 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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What year was P57 MKL registered?

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

Is P57 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 MKL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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