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P668 WHY

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,324 mi
Last recorded107,324 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 WHY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 107,324 miles

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 104,768 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 101,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion evident to underside of car

slight damage to outside wall of o/s front tyre

Fail 20 May 2015 101,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion evident to underside of car

slight damage to outside wall of o/s front tyre

Pass 27 May 2014 98,569 miles
Pass 21 May 2013
Pass 24 May 2012 93,196 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 93,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 86,505 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 83,001 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 79,778 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 77,056 miles

near side front tyre has a cut in the outer wall, under 1 inch and no cords exposed.

Pass 17 May 2007 72,283 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 72,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 24 May 2006 65,822 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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P668 WHY is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P668 WHY, 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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P668 WHY is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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