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P913 TGK

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,626 mi
Last recorded97,626 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 TGK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,626 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust is interfering with offside rear drop link

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

Underside of vehicle is corroded and previously painted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,018 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

complete underside of vehicle covered in surface rust

Fail 4 Mar 2016 94,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

complete underside of vehicle covered in surface rust

Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 92,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 91,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 90,237 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 87,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,441 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 84,605 miles

park brake could be improved break fluid level cap missing

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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P913 TGK is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P913 TGK, 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 P913 TGK registered?

P913 TGK is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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