MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside steering arm has slight movement at fixings
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside steering arm has slight movement at fixings
Engine management light on dash indicating fault
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brake readings fluctuating on brake tester
front brake discs rusty
slight chassis corroision and rear sub frame
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all brake readings fluctuating on brake tester
front brake discs rusty
slight chassis corroision and rear sub frame
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s break light came on and stayed on when tapped
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P711 BFH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P711 BFH, 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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P711 BFH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 April 1997.
Is P711 BFH safe to buy?
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