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M263 WEO

1995 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

100,068 mi
Last recorded100,068 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Explorer126,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM263 WEO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump area-all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Jan 2023 100,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated all dash lights inoperative (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump area-all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,343 miles

Chassis and underbody corroded in areas

Pass 26 Jun 2020 97,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,676 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Inconsistent from one side to the other. (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust corroded but intact.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

No park brake tell tale visible.

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both upper and lower have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear outer seat belt reels do not lock.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 93,664 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Fluid reservoir low. (1.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Lamp not working on dip or full beam. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe, burst under test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Inconsistent from one side to the other. (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust corroded but intact.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

No park brake tell tale visible.

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both upper and lower have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear outer seat belt reels do not lock.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 93,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust very corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

MIL light illuminated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust very corroded

idle rough/erratic

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 90,431 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both in with indicator lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle fitted with wrap around headlamps, side repeaters in headlamps difficult to see

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes corroded - some difficlt to assess due to additional protection fitted

both rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Aug 2015 87,916 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes corroded - some difficlt to assess due to additional protection fitted

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,412 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 77,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 68,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,219 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 67,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2010 65,506 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 63,470 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 63,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2008 61,339 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wipers smearing slightley.

front plate slightley faded

Fail 26 Apr 2008 61,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 60,357 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,711 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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M263 WEO is a 1995 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1995 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,973 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 M263 WEO, 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 31 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M263 WEO is a 1995 Ford Explorer, first registered on 7 December 1995.

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