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N837 MHG

1996 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,516 mi
Last recorded125,516 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 MHG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 125,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 120,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

chassis and suspension components corroded

engine check light on

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 115,845 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 113,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,758 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

heavy corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

slight play rear d bar bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2016 108,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

corrosion to both front brake discs

corrosion to both rear brake discs

heavy corrosion to both rear shock absorbers

slight play rear d bar bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,719 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,666 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 96,525 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 96,094 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,916 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 73,151 miles

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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N837 MHG is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N837 MHG, 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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N837 MHG is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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