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P753 KKO

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,363 mi
Last recorded133,363 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 KKO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 133,363 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 132,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front fog light insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2011 130,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2011 130,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2010 127,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear suspension components corroded

knock detected in steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2010 127,606 miles

advise rear suspension components corroded

knock detected in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2009 122,993 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 122,993 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis and front and rear suspension components

offside rear, offside front and nearside front inner treads wearing low

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play to steering column arm to steering rack joint and offside and nearside outer arms

Pass 22 Jul 2008 118,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corossion to front and rear suspension components,chassis and underside of vehicle

offside front ,nearside front and offside rear tyre inner treads wearing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 118,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corossion to front and rear suspension components,chassis and underside of vehicle

offside front ,nearside front and offside rear tyre inner treads wearing

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 30 Jul 2007 110,193 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 110,189 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 102,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

advise end float noted in both rear half shafts

advise knocking noise from steering system noted unable to find source,further inspection is advised

Pass 7 Jul 2006 102,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

advise end float noted in both rear half shafts

advise knocking noise from steering system noted unable to find source,further inspection is advised

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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P753 KKO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P753 KKO, 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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P753 KKO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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