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P123 HML

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4003cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,368 mi
Last recorded115,368 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 HML
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,003cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 115,368 miles

front brake pads low.

nera side rear lamp lens damaged.

o/s/f brake pipe at hose corroded near limit.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

rear shock absorbers corroded fairly badly.

rear suspension level arm in poor condition.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 115,359 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake pads low.

nera side rear lamp lens damaged.

o/s/f brake pipe at hose corroded near limit.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

rear shock absorbers corroded fairly badly.

rear suspension level arm in poor condition.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 108,322 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 108,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 104,739 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 104,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear pads low o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 99,946 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 99,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 93,961 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 93,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 83,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2005 83,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper 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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P123 HML is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P123 HML, 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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P123 HML is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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