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P795 RBF

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,236 mi
Last recorded104,236 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 RBF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,797 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,132 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,276 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 92,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 87,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,128 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

end float in both rear hubs

exhaust mounting broken

front brake discs corroded/scored

nearside rear spring hanger corroded ,chassis also at rear

rear ride height linkage not attached

Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,128 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded/scored

both rear brakes binding slightly

end float in both rear hubs

exhaust mounting broken

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear ride height linkage not attached

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

height level adjuster seized

height level pipes corroded

marks on front screen

p/a/s pipes corroded

slight play in steering coupling

Fail 30 Jun 2009 80,737 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

battery loose

height level adjuster seized

height level pipes corroded

marks on front screen

o/s wiper blade worn

p/a/s pipes corroded

slight play in steering coupling

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear halfshafts exibit small amount of lateral movement

slight corrosion to front flexible brake hose ferrules

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2007 74,444 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,300 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P795 RBF is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P795 RBF, 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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P795 RBF is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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