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M474 ELC

1995 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,825 mi
Last recorded141,825 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Explorer126,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM474 ELC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2006 141,825 miles

o/s mirror damaged.

Fail 3 Aug 2006 141,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M474 ELC is a 1995 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M474 ELC, 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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What year was M474 ELC registered?

M474 ELC is a 1995 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M474 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M474 ELC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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