MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
front subframe corroded
rear exhaust corroded
rear leaf springs corroded
surface corrosion under body
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
reaR XHAUST CORRODING
rear leaf springs corroded
surface corrosion underbody
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine coolant leak ?
oil cooler pipe leaking!
power steering pipes corroding
rear axle shock absorber slight seepage!
spare wheel carrier corroding!
surface corrosion underbody
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/f track rod end gaiter split!!
rear number plate lamps slight dim!!
surface corrosion underbody!!
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs worn & scored (borderline!)
n/s & o/s/r brake discs nearing replacement req!
n/s & o/s/r road spring saddles corroding!
n/s/f wiper blade split!
o/s/r tyre inner wall perishing!
power steering pipes corroding!
slight play steering coupling underbonnett!
slight play upper steering column!
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
cannot inspect steel brake pipes properly!
n/s/f tyre perishing inner wall!
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
spare tyre flat
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P631 DCJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P631 DCJ, 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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P631 DCJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 January 1997.
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