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L199 NVJ

1994 Ford Explorer

Multi-colour Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,022 mi
Last recorded71,022 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Explorer71,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 NVJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 2 Apr 2025 71,022 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,027 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,022 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 71,022 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,991 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 69,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 67,292 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 67,292 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 63,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,949 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,306 miles

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

Plastic covers on sills preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Plastic covers on sills preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2012 62,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,170 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,059 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,518 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,837 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,629 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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L199 NVJ is a 1994 Ford Explorer in Multi-colour with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L199 NVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L199 NVJ registered?

L199 NVJ is a 1994 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L199 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L199 NVJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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