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M561 XJE

1995 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,147 mi
Last recorded227,147 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Explorer126,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM561 XJE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2008 227,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 227,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 222,096 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 220,951 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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M561 XJE is a 1995 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M561 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M561 XJE registered?

M561 XJE is a 1995 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M561 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M561 XJE shows 4 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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