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P276 UEW

1997 Ford Expedition

Maroon Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,534 mi
Last recorded165,534 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Expedition115,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 UEW
MakeFord
ModelExpedition
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 165,534 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 164,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 158,166 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 157,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 144,543 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 144,230 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford Expedition?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 39
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 35
Direction indicator incorrect colour 32
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P276 UEW is a 1997 Ford Expedition in Maroon with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Expedition models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.3% with a typical mileage of 115,182 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 Expedition fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P276 UEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Expedition typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Expedition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P276 UEW registered?

P276 UEW is a 1997 Ford Expedition, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P276 UEW safe to buy?

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