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P807 RJN

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,455 mi
Last recorded84,455 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 RJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,455 miles

Nearside Front n/sf body mount corroded and holed

os/r inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 21 Aug 2019 84,445 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/sf body mount corroded and holed

os/r inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,145 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and holed

Offside Rear inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and holed

Offside Rear inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 77,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,814 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded and weak

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 19 Jul 2016 73,774 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front body mount corroded and weak

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 69,002 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perrished

brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/r and o/s/r axle has end float

Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,002 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perrished

brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/r and o/s/r axle has end float

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,515 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/r and o/s/r axle hubs have end float

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,835 miles

both rear leaf springs covered in grease

brake pipes corroded in grease

front and rear brake discs corroded

indicator switch worn

o/s/r tyre perrished

steering slight knotchy

Fail 24 Jun 2013 59,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear leaf springs covered in grease

brake pipes corroded in grease

front and rear brake discs corroded

indicator switch worn

o/s/r tyre perrished

steering slight knotchy

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,450 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,490 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,457 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,131 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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P807 RJN is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P807 RJN, 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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P807 RJN is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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