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P810 EAW

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,929 mi
Last recorded133,929 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 EAW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 133,929 miles

offside rear inner door sill badly corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear seat back worn offside rear

Fail 8 Nov 2013 133,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear inner door sill badly corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear seat back worn offside rear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 126,671 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 121,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 121,934 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 120,655 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 120,655 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 119,170 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 116,795 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 113,699 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 109,759 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 109,759 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P810 EAW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P810 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P810 EAW registered?

P810 EAW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P810 EAW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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