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P999 NYC

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,763 mi
Last recorded137,763 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 NYC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 137,763 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 137,741 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

Pass 25 May 2022 137,725 miles

ALL UNDER SIDE UNDER SEALED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 137,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 137,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 135,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 129,163 miles

Front exhaust has slight blow

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 116,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion offside front body mount

Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,503 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes and fuel pipes rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2013 103,732 miles

rear brake and fuel pipes rusty

travel handbrake

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,305 miles

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

all brake pipes rusty

handbrake readings low

rear discs rusty

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Dec 2011 93,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 93,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

REAR DISCS PITTED

Pass 2 Dec 2010 88,549 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 88,536 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 81,156 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,748 miles

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

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

o/s h/brake slightly low

o/s/f slightly binding

Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,502 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 49,704 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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P999 NYC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P999 NYC, 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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P999 NYC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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