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P844 FPL

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,892 mi
Last recorded105,892 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 FPL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe is damp. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,306 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 104,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 103,133 miles

centre number plate light not working

front axle noisy

Pass 15 Feb 2013 101,898 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Feb 2013 101,898 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,554 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Feb 2012 100,554 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,147 miles

N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Feb 2011 99,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 97,435 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 97,435 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,521 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 95,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 93,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cover broken

Fail 31 Oct 2006 91,228 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cover broken

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

ride height at rear uneven

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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P844 FPL is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P844 FPL, 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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What year was P844 FPL registered?

P844 FPL is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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