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P735 NWE

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

141,174 mi
Last recorded141,174 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 NWE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 141,174 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 140,684 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 140,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,526 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 134,532 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 132,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 131,448 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 131,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,408 miles

Parking brake only just met the 16% minimum efficiency limit

Rear brake pads worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit

Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,098 miles

A little corrosion starting here and there on suspension arms and chassis members

Slight wear/play in offside front lower joint

Fail 2 Sep 2014 117,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 109,854 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 109,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 104,807 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 104,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,473 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,689 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 97,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,990 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 82,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 80,840 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 80,835 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,170 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 77,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,760 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 66,191 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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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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