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P905 XVL

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,161 mi
Last recorded92,161 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 XVL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2015 92,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight bind on front wheels

Fail 31 Dec 2014 92,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight bind on front wheels

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,819 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,924 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,038 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 77,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 73,357 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 73,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,747 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,826 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 53,927 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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P905 XVL is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P905 XVL, 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 P905 XVL registered?

P905 XVL is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P905 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P905 XVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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