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P797 EAW

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,615 mi
Last recorded154,615 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 EAW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 154,615 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 153,780 miles

both front tyres wearing edges slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2011 153,780 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2009 147,367 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general underbody surface rust

Fail 3 Sep 2008 132,727 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

osr tyre low on inner edge

rear top crossmember hole/rusty

slight play in nsf outer track rod end

Pass 3 Sep 2008 132,727 miles

exhaust rusty

osr tyre low on inner edge

rear top crossmember hole/rusty

slight play in nsf outer track rod end

Pass 12 Sep 2007 123,340 miles

chip in windscreen

rear cross member corroaded/holed

Fail 12 Sep 2007 123,340 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chip in windscreen

rear cross member corroaded/holed

Fail 18 Sep 2006 111,121 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

long handbrake travel

oil leak around nsr hub

osf lower ball joint cover split

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner edges

osr tyre tread low

rear fuel pump cover corroding away

Pass 18 Sep 2006 111,121 miles

exhaust rusty

long handbrake travel

oil leak around nsr hub

osf lower ball joint cover split

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner edges

osr tyre tread low

rear fuel pump cover corroding away

Pass 14 Sep 2005 99,811 miles

steel brake pipes rusty. †panel over sparewheel rusty and corroded.

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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P797 EAW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P797 EAW, 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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P797 EAW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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