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J799 BHJ

1992 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,036 mi
Last recorded152,036 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Ford Explorer69,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ799 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 152,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 150,574 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner inner sill corroded outside of area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top + bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake has slite binde

Offside Rear rear outer sill corroded outside of area

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 146,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Chip to windscreen

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 136,953 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Chip to windscreen

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 136,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when foot brake is applied (1.3.2f)

rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 136,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left hand side looking towards f54ront of vehical (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

engine has a Major oil leak, soaking under body components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 130,103 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 129,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 128,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 128,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 127,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 126,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 126,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 125,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 125,450 miles

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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J799 BHJ is a 1992 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J799 BHJ, 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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J799 BHJ is a 1992 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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