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P710 VGC

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,696 mi
Last recorded114,696 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 VGC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 114,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 114,384 miles

Battery insecure

Both Rear Tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S Wingmirror taped on but secure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakepipe greased over on axle

Fail 21 Jun 2010 114,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Both Rear Tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S Wingmirror taped on but secure

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakepipe greased over on axle

Pass 18 Jun 2009 108,517 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 103,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

os mirror repaired

Pass 4 May 2007 98,416 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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P710 VGC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P710 VGC, 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 P710 VGC registered?

P710 VGC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P710 VGC safe to buy?

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