MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,805 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on various brake pipes on vehicle rear brake pads are low park brake will soon require attention
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P878 SBD is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P878 SBD, 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 P878 SBD registered?
P878 SBD is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 February 1997.
Is P878 SBD safe to buy?
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