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L143 GTG

1994 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,477 mi
Last recorded21,477 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Ford Explorer71,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 GTG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 21,477 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules across axle (3.6.B.4e)

Front wheel bearing has slight play front two (2.5.A.3c)

surface corrosion on mech. componets

Fail 9 May 2017 21,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 20,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,424 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 18,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 17,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 16,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,036 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 14,860 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,393 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 9,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 6,414 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 2,628 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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L143 GTG is a 1994 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 71,022 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 L143 GTG, 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 32 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L143 GTG is a 1994 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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