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J823 WEW

1992 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

29,689 mi
Last recorded29,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Explorer69,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ823 WEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,689 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 29,689 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,693 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 25,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2005 25,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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J823 WEW is a 1992 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J823 WEW, 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 J823 WEW registered?

J823 WEW is a 1992 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J823 WEW safe to buy?

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