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P115 JJA

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,387 mi
Last recorded116,387 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 JJA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 116,387 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 116,340 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 105,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 90,806 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 81,902 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 76,147 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 76,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P115 JJA is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P115 JJA, 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 P115 JJA registered?

P115 JJA is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P115 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 JJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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