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P707 LWK

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,597 mi
Last recorded144,597 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 LWK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 144,597 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 135,119 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 135,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 110,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 108,773 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 90,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 89,041 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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P707 LWK is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P707 LWK, 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 P707 LWK registered?

P707 LWK is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P707 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P707 LWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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