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P85 KWB

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,471 mi
Last recorded127,471 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 KWB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 127,471 miles

Oil leak

differential damper leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2011 127,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

differential damper leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 127,471 miles

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

auto fluid leaking onto exhaust

Fail 18 Oct 2010 127,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

auto fluid leaking onto exhaust

Pass 3 Nov 2009 127,471 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 127,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 127,471 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 112,716 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 112,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 112,704 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

rear suspension low

Pass 2 Nov 2006 96,073 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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P85 KWB is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black 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 P85 KWB, 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 P85 KWB registered?

P85 KWB is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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