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P951 NHJ

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,849 mi
Last recorded133,849 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 133,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

discs corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2010 119,001 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 105,112 miles

n/s o/s lower joints lateral movement

Fail 15 Jan 2009 104,899 miles

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 Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

gaiter split on steering column dry joint

high level stop lamp in op

Pass 21 Jan 2008 95,572 miles

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

all tyres, side walls worn

offside mirror cracked

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jan 2007 85,768 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 85,768 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

drive belt perished

handbrake travel almost touching stop

Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,850 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 79,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake travel high

rear discs scored

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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P951 NHJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P951 NHJ, 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 P951 NHJ registered?

P951 NHJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P951 NHJ safe to buy?

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