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A19 SNS

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,513 mi
Last recorded56,513 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SNS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,774 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,244 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 52,023 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 52,019 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,419 miles

brake pipe across rear axle corroding

offside front lower ball joint boot split

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,271 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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A19 SNS is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A19 SNS, 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 A19 SNS registered?

A19 SNS is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is A19 SNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 SNS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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