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H402 CMR

1991 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

4,611 mi
Last recorded4,611 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Explorer64,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH402 CMR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 4,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 4,608 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 4,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 4,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 4,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 4,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 4,354 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 104,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

radiator mounting bracket corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,413 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,853 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,513 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,215 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 86,454 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 86,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,868 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 84,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 83,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,696 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 81,696 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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H402 CMR is a 1991 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1991 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 64,263 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 H402 CMR, 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 35 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H402 CMR is a 1991 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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