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N904 YEO

1996 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,031 mi
Last recorded124,031 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN904 YEO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 124,031 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 112,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 110,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,260 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 84,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,656 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 66,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,334 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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N904 YEO is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N904 YEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N904 YEO registered?

N904 YEO is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N904 YEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N904 YEO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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