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N431 EKR

1995 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,078 mi
Last recorded91,078 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Explorer126,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 EKR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

r/no/plate discolouring but legible

Fail 23 Sep 2008 91,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

r/no/plate discolouring but legible

Pass 4 Oct 2007 87,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,605 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear no/plate deteriorating but ok

Fail 26 Sep 2006 85,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

r/no/plate deteriorating but ok

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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N431 EKR is a 1995 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N431 EKR, 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 N431 EKR registered?

N431 EKR is a 1995 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N431 EKR safe to buy?

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