1997 Ford Explorer 4.0L Petrol · P316 WFH
1997 Ford Explorer (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 155,936 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD EXPLORER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Mar 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P316 WFH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2007
- 155,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P316 WFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Explorer (P316 WFH) between October 2006 and December 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)”.
P316 WFH Mileage History
- 16/10/2006141,649 mi
- 16/10/2006141,649 mi
- 11/12/2007155,936 mi+14,287 mi
- 11/12/2007155,936 mi
Average of roughly 12,388 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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