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P69 UWP

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,334 mi
Last recorded117,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 UWP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 117,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 117,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,485 miles

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

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

slight anti freez leak over steering component

Fail 8 Apr 2015 106,485 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight anti freez leak over steering component

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,885 miles

bonnet struts not holding

eml light on

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,390 miles

Covers on sills cannot see outer sills

Fail 15 Jan 2013 86,390 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers on sills cannot see outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,031 miles

slight play both rear hubs (in and out )

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,007 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 64,001 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,169 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 May 2008 63,163 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,832 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 56,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P69 UWP is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P69 UWP, 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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P69 UWP is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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