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P856 AWU

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,370 mi
Last recorded87,370 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 AWU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,370 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,436 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 82,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 77,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 10 Nov 2008 77,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light is on

Pass 10 Nov 2007 73,542 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 73,542 miles

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

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

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

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 7 Nov 2006 68,473 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre weraring on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,473 miles

nearside rear tyre weraring on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2005 62,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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P856 AWU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P856 AWU, 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 P856 AWU registered?

P856 AWU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P856 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 AWU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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