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P912 AHO

1997 Ford Explorer

Gold Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,541 mi
Last recorded168,541 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 AHO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 168,541 miles

both sides front seat belt stalks have play in mounts , poor beam image both front headlamps , slight play lower steering column , slight hub end float both sides rear ,

both sides rear brake discs heavily scored , movement outer casing of steering wheel

Fail 8 Aug 2008 166,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake discs corroded/scored.

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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P912 AHO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Gold with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P912 AHO, 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

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What year was P912 AHO registered?

P912 AHO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P912 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P912 AHO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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