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P955 SOO

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,999 mi
Last recorded118,999 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 SOO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 118,999 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 118,988 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2014 116,106 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 116,106 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 114,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 109,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 109,031 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 108,977 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 108,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 106,162 miles

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

rusty power steering pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2008 103,275 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,990 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 86,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P955 SOO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P955 SOO, 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 P955 SOO registered?

P955 SOO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P955 SOO safe to buy?

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