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N426 JLX

1996 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,338 mi
Last recorded126,338 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 JLX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2014 126,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle damper shock has slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 122,865 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rusing

front number plate deteriorated

rubber boot at bottom of steering colomn to rack pinion deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 122,865 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rusing

front number plate deteriorated

rubber boot at bottom of steering colomn to rack pinion deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 112,228 miles

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

coolant level low

exhaust rusting

uneven front tyre wear, low on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2012 112,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coolant level low

exhaust rusting

uneven front tyre wear, low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 107,258 miles

front brake hoses / ferrels slightly corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2011 107,258 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs rusting

front brake hoses / ferrels slightly corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,513 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust mount corroded away but still adequatly supported

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,361 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2008 92,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,124 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 87,123 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

exhaust rusty will require new soon

o/s/f tyre zero on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,486 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 82,486 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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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N426 JLX is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 104,696 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 N426 JLX, 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 30 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N426 JLX registered?

N426 JLX is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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