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P701 CRS

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,410 mi
Last recorded50,410 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 CRS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2008 50,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2007 48,557 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 48,557 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P701 CRS is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P701 CRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P701 CRS?

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What year was P701 CRS registered?

P701 CRS is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P701 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 CRS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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