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P944 PVX

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,982 mi
Last recorded111,982 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 PVX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2018 111,982 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail levelling arm to rear axle (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

battery loose in tray

Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,933 miles

Oil leak ()

engine managemenbt lamp on

general under body corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2016 106,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

engine managemenbt lamp on

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,376 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 104,096 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general under body corrosion

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,096 miles

general under body corrosion

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Apr 2013 102,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

general under body corrosion

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 9 Apr 2013 102,099 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

general under body corrosion

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 1 May 2012 100,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,168 miles

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

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 26 Mar 2010 93,620 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 93,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 90,736 miles

battery insecure

catalyst internals loose

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

lift in both front lower ball joints

nearside front indicator discoloured

stone chip in wind screen

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,927 miles

exhaust coroded

lift in both front lower ball joints

rear brake pads worn

slight oil leak

stone chip in front screen

Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,084 miles

battery loose

hand brake travel long

head lamp aim on upper limit

lift in both front lower ball joints

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2006 78,921 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 78,921 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P944 PVX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P944 PVX, 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 P944 PVX registered?

P944 PVX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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