MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Screen damaged out of swept area.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
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L498 XLN is a 1994 Ford Explorer in Red with a 3,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L498 XLN, 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 L498 XLN registered?
L498 XLN is a 1994 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L498 XLN safe to buy?
The MOT history for L498 XLN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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