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P929 XWY

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,919 mi
Last recorded181,919 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 XWY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 181,919 miles

OSR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 181,919 miles

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

OSR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 175,336 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 165,996 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 156,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 140,204 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 140,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front body mountings have slight corrosion

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fuel system component mounting tray corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2006 11,966 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 11,966 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 11,770 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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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P929 XWY is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey 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 P929 XWY, 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 P929 XWY registered?

P929 XWY is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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