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P754 SNO

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,483 mi
Last recorded100,483 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 SNO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 100,483 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,486 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 98,317 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,846 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 96,817 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust excessively noisy (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,015 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 91,930 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 91,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,259 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

engine managment system warning lamp luminated

engine oil filled above maximum level

oil saturation around automatic gearbox oil sump gasket area

one center exhaust mounting corroded and detached

Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,259 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front brake discs

engine managment system warning lamp luminated

engine oil filled above maximum level

exhaust heatshield rattle crom cat and center silencer heatshields

oil saturation around automatic gearbox oil sump gasket area

one center exhaust mounting corroded and detached

Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,598 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

note ABS system kicking in when braking at slow speeds. noticed during decelerometer brake test

rattle from catalyst

rear exhaust mounting broken, but system secure

Fail 4 Feb 2013 84,598 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

catalyst part of exhaust rattling internals

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but secure

abs system operating during normal road use

Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,040 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,431 miles

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

front brake pipes covered in protective covering

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,667 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,638 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 74,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 74,584 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,519 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 66,519 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P754 SNO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P754 SNO, 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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P754 SNO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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