MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,284 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear tyres on limit/poor
rear axle/spring plates corroding
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake pipes corroding/some JUST OK
exhaust in poor condition
front roll bar links/mounts worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake pipes corroding/some JUST OK
exhaust in poor condition
front roll bar links/mounts worn
rear axle/spring plates corroding
rear tyres on limit/poor
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P686 PDX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P686 PDX, 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 P686 PDX registered?
P686 PDX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 January 1997.
Is P686 PDX safe to buy?
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