MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,516 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to both front brake discs
heavy corrosion to both rear shock absorbers
slight play rear d bar bushes
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
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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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What year was N837 MHG registered?
N837 MHG is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N837 MHG safe to buy?
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