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1394DHF

1992 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

172,173 mi
Last recorded172,173 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Explorer69,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1394DHF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 172,173 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriated on treads

none of the electric windows work

Fail 10 May 2010 172,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriated on treads

none of the electric windows work

Fail 17 Apr 2010 171,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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1394DHF is a 1992 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 69,492 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 1394DHF, 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 34 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1394DHF registered?

1394DHF is a 1992 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is 1394DHF safe to buy?

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