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M270 JGA

1995 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,314 mi
Last recorded53,314 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Explorer126,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 JGA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,314 miles

Brakepipe across back axle corroded

OSF tyre perishing on outer wall

Fail 11 Aug 2014 53,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Brakepipe across back axle corroded

OSF tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,874 miles

n/s/f trackrod end rubberdamaged

o/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

rear brake pipe across axle rusty

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

n/s/f trackrod end rubberdamaged

o/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

rear brake pipe across axle rusty

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,119 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,181 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,338 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 43,195 miles

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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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M270 JGA is a 1995 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M270 JGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M270 JGA registered?

M270 JGA is a 1995 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M270 JGA safe to buy?

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