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P785 BAP

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,900 mi
Last recorded88,900 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 BAP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,362 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,362 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,761 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Front panel area corroded

Rear tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,091 miles

Corrosion around front panel area

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Front fog lamps insecure

Rear tyre walls and tread has visible cracks

Fail 25 Feb 2014 74,091 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion around front panel area

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Front fog lamps insecure

Rear tyre walls and tread has visible cracks

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,318 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine warning light is on

n/s/f side light and indicator lamp cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

engine warning light is on

n/s/f side light and indicator lamp cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,581 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front light lense damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front light lense damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,248 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 68,248 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside front light cluster cracked and full of water

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,113 miles

Nearside front indicator lens cracked

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,880 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear and offside rear outer tyre walls cracked

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake travel high

Fail 26 Feb 2009 61,878 miles

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear and offside rear outer tyre walls cracked

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake travel high

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,599 miles

handbrake lever high

Fail 29 Jan 2008 58,524 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 55,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,209 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 51,390 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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P785 BAP is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P785 BAP, 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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P785 BAP is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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