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P590 NOR

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,014 mi
Last recorded51,014 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 NOR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2021 51,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear outer sills/inner wheelarches corroded and holed out side prescribed area

Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills/inner wheelarches, corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Aug 2019 49,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2018 46,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 44,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 42,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 41,609 miles

Corrosion on rear discs

Corrosion on front discs

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 35,344 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,619 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,419 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 29,594 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,375 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 24,316 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,857 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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P590 NOR is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P590 NOR, 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 P590 NOR registered?

P590 NOR is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P590 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P590 NOR shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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