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P884 KKK

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,673 mi
Last recorded134,673 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 KKK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 134,673 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 134,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 130,873 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 126,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 123,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 120,086 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 120,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 115,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 113,299 miles

oil leakes from diff and gearbox

wear on all brake discs

Fail 31 Mar 2008 113,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leakes from diff and gearbox

wear on all brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2007 110,364 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

KNOCK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Mar 2006 104,370 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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P884 KKK is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P884 KKK, 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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P884 KKK is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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