MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Corroded to chassis
Oil leak ()
WAX OIL GREASE BEEN WELDED BLACKED THROUGH OUT
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing both sides (2.4.B.1c)
inner rack joints slight play within
oil leak
wax oil needed
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
wax oil chassis to floor few areas need looking at front to back
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
dry on sills chassis rails floor pan fuel pipes and brake pipes advise clean and waxoil through out vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it.
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
dry on sills chassis rails floor pan fuel pipes and brake pipes advise clean and waxoil through out vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pips all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise oil leak over exhaust
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P860 OVV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey 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 P860 OVV, 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
How do I check the history of P860 OVV?
You can check the full history of P860 OVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P860 OVV registered?
P860 OVV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 April 1997.
Is P860 OVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P860 OVV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P860 OVV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P860 OVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.