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P976 SEV

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,711 mi
Last recorded151,711 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 SEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 151,711 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limits

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 147,606 miles

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

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 14 May 2010 143,362 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 143,339 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 139,820 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 139,796 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s/f brake pads worn low

Pass 6 May 2008 134,892 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 134,887 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 127,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s hand brake lower effort than o/side

Fail 16 Mar 2007 127,030 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 117,403 miles

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

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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P976 SEV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P976 SEV, 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 P976 SEV registered?

P976 SEV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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