MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,828 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
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P730 VGE is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P730 VGE, 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 P730 VGE registered?
P730 VGE is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P730 VGE safe to buy?
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