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P941 JOV

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,996 mi
Last recorded103,996 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 JOV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 103,996 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

NOTE.. O/S/F DOOR MIRROR CASE CRACKED BEFOR STAART OF TEST..

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Note.. slight play on seat runners,causing seat to rock slightly at time of test..

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2011 101,404 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2010 98,293 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 92,426 miles

Rear brakepads starting to wear low

Pass 29 Jul 2006 87,968 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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P941 JOV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P941 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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What year was P941 JOV registered?

P941 JOV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P941 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P941 JOV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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