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P65 AWT

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,513 mi
Last recorded68,513 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 AWT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,513 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded to excess (5.2.6)

Offside Rear park brake low effort overall 16%

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

fuel pipes corroded rear at chassis

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,433 miles

Nearside Front outer constant velocity joint gaiter loose allowing grease to escape

chassis/underside corrosion consistent with standing for long period of time

Fail 27 Jun 2016 68,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported main silencer hangars corroded/separated (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing lower ball joint castle nut (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component insecure cradle corroded /insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front outer constant velocity joint gaiter loose allowing grease to escape

chassis/underside corrosion consistent with standing for long period of time

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle is very rustey underneath & corroded in places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

VEHICLE IS VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2014 67,926 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 61,084 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 57,306 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

battery loose

Fail 2 Apr 2012 57,294 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

battery loose

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,398 miles

both rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,530 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,521 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,510 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 53,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,622 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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P65 AWT is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P65 AWT, 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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P65 AWT is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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