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M514 XJE

1995 Ford Explorer

Gold Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,687 mi
Last recorded211,687 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Explorer126,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM514 XJE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 211,687 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 210,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 203,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 202,841 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 200,196 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 250,184 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 173,682 miles

play in o/s/f steering track control arm

rear brake pipes rusting

rear tyre walls perishing

strong advise n/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 17 Aug 2006 161,546 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 150,553 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 150,495 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M514 XJE is a 1995 Ford Explorer in Gold with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M514 XJE, 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 M514 XJE registered?

M514 XJE is a 1995 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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