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P623 NHJ

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Diesel 4003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,525 mi
Last recorded129,525 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,003cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 129,525 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 129,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 125,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,848 miles

Nearside front tyre on limit

Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,179 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 117,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 113,416 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 113,416 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 110,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2010 106,976 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

very little reserve on parking brake

Pass 6 Apr 2009 100,277 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 93,307 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 88,022 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 88,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 81,602 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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P623 NHJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,003cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P623 NHJ, 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 P623 NHJ registered?

P623 NHJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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