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P60 GFH

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,037 mi
Last recorded139,037 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 GFH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 139,037 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 131,366 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 131,336 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 127,750 miles

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

slight binding o/s/f brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2008 115,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 112,443 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 112,384 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 105,090 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 105,090 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 105,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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P60 GFH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P60 GFH, 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 P60 GFH registered?

P60 GFH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P60 GFH safe to buy?

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