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L431 KJV

1994 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

183,429 mi
Last recorded183,429 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Explorer71,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 KJV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2006 183,429 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 183,339 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 182,655 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake pads look very low replace ASAP

N/s dipped beam aim on upper limit

O/s dipped beam aim on lower limit

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

o/s front brake slightly binding

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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L431 KJV is a 1994 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L431 KJV, 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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What year was L431 KJV registered?

L431 KJV is a 1994 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L431 KJV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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