MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,338 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
coolant level low
exhaust rusting
uneven front tyre wear, low on inner edges
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
front brake hoses / ferrels slightly corroded
front number plate deteriorated
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
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
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front numberplate cracked
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
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
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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