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G178 FVX

1990 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

37,214 mi
Last recorded37,214 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 FVX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2005 37,214 miles

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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G178 FVX is a 1990 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G178 FVX, 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 36 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G178 FVX registered?

G178 FVX is a 1990 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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