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Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside of vehicle has corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Horrible flaky corrosion on front suspension arms, rear spring saddles and rear chassis rails
Parking brake only just met minimum requirement
Rear tyres worn nearing wear indicator bars
Slight wear offside ball joints
Some corrosion on brake pipes
Some corrosion starting around front body mountings
Some welded repairs in sills starting to corrode
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Horrible flaky corrosion on front suspension arms, rear spring saddles and rear chassis rails
Rear tyres worn nearing wear indicator bars
Slight wear offside ball joints
Some corrosion on brake pipes
Some corrosion starting around front body mountings
Some welded repairs in sills starting to corrode
A little corrosion starting here and there on chassis and suspension arms
A little corrosion starting on front body mounts
Parking brake only just met minimum 16% limit
Slight wear/play in offside front upper and lower ball joints
Parking brake only just met the 16% minimum efficiency limit
Rear brake pads worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit
A little corrosion starting here and there on suspension arms and chassis members
Slight wear/play in offside front lower joint
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
A little corrosion starting here and there on suspension arms and chassis members
Slight wear/play in offside front lower joint
Chassis and suspension components a little corroded especially at the rear
Front tyres worn on edges nearing minimum tread depth
Some wear/play in upper and lower offside ball joints
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Chassis and suspension components a little corroded especially at the rear
Front tyres worn on edges nearing minimum tread depth
Some wear/play in upper and lower offside ball joints
Fuel filler neck a little corroded and may seep when filling
Rear brake pipe corroded
Rear spring/shock absorber brackets corroded
Front suspension arms a little corroded
Some wear in upper front control arm bushings
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke corroded (4.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust centre mounting broken
Front suspension arms a little corroded
Fuel filler neck a little corroded and may seep when filling
Offside front wheel very hard to turn by hand, suspect brake stuck on
Rear brake pipe corroded
Rear spring/shock absorber brackets corroded
Slight brake pull left
Some wear in upper front control arm bushings
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
sill covers fitted both sides
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
sill covers fitted both sides
n/s front and o/s rear sill jacking points damaged
n/s front fog light mounting bracket corroaded
slight oil leak from front diff
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s front and o/s rear sill jacking points damaged
n/s front fog light mounting bracket corroaded
slight oil leak from front diff
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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P735 NWE is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P735 NWE, 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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P735 NWE is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 May 1997.
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