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P116 UGK

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 UGK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 124,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,315 miles

H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint s X 2 BOTH SIDE UPPERS HAVE LIFT (2.4.G.2)

H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front lower suspension ball joint has slight lift but not considered excessive

offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight lift but not considered excessive

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 105,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 102,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror glass cracked but not affecting view to rear

Fail 10 Sep 2011 102,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror glass cracked but not affecting view to rear

Fail 23 Jul 2009 100,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 23 Jul 2009 100,483 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 10 Aug 2007 95,176 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 95,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,306 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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P116 UGK is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P116 UGK, 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 P116 UGK registered?

P116 UGK is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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