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P940 JOV

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,606 mi
Last recorded141,606 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 JOV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 141,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 137,544 miles

underside of vehicle is corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 137,544 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 136,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,596 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 135,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 133,831 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 133,831 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 132,910 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 132,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in o/s /f tyre in sidewall tread

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 129,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 129,829 miles

Free play in and out on both rear wheel bearings with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Lift in both front lower ball joints with vehicle jacked up under suspension arms and wheel free.

Slight tightness in steering on full lock when vehicle was road tested for brake test.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 128,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Lift in both front lower ball joints with vehicle jacked under suspension arms and vehicle is wheel free.

Nearside rear fog lamp unit bracket broken/corroded.

Slight free play in and out on both rear wheel bearings with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 127,155 miles

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

lift in both front suspension lower balljoint,s

Fail 26 Aug 2010 127,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

lift in both front suspension lower balljoint,s

Pass 18 Aug 2009 124,841 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both headlamp aims on lower limit

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

front wishbone bushes require attention soon

fuel cap sealing ring requires attention soon

handbrake travel requires attention soon

wipers slightly smeraring screen

Pass 1 Jul 2008 123,145 miles

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside secondary main beam inoprotive

rear exhaust braket requires attention soon

Pass 27 Jun 2007 120,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 110,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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P940 JOV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P940 JOV, 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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P940 JOV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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