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P711 BFH

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,814 mi
Last recorded138,814 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 BFH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 138,814 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 123,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside steering arm has slight movement at fixings

Fail 1 Apr 2015 123,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside steering arm has slight movement at fixings

Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,053 miles

Engine management light on dash indicating fault

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 91,806 miles

all brake readings fluctuating on brake tester

front brake discs rusty

slight chassis corroision and rear sub frame

Fail 3 May 2011 91,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 91,052 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,173 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 87,171 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,154 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 87,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 86,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 83,318 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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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.

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