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P789 WAX

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,395 mi
Last recorded94,395 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 WAX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 94,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,395 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 94,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various under vehicle corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2022 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

various under vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2021 94,267 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 93,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 93,778 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 93,549 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 93,235 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 92,356 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 20 May 2014 91,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 90,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 88,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 86,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 84,500 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 82,309 miles

nearside parking brake reading on the low side(n/s200) (o/s300)

Pass 14 May 2008 79,613 miles

nearside parking brake reading low (n/s140) (o/s240)

Pass 29 May 2007 77,410 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 77,401 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2006 74,410 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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P789 WAX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P789 WAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P789 WAX registered?

P789 WAX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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