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P111 RJS

2014 Ford Explorer

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Explorer62,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 RJS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 90,706 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,261 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 81,023 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,404 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 76,273 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2024 76,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2024 76,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear new pads fitted to damaged rear disc

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 74,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,261 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 68,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,937 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,369 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 81,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,851 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 79,847 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 79,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring rear hanger and centre lower support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nsr inner and outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Osr inner and outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear shocker casings corroded

Corrosion to rear subframe and support bracket

Exhaust mounting defective Centre box bracket broken exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight corrosion to power steering pipes on steering rack

Slight lateral movement in rear axle felt through both sides

Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,139 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,291 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 33,080 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 33,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,782 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split

Fail 26 Oct 2016 76,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F drive shaft has a fluid leak req's attention

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,705 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 22 Oct 2013 70,704 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,216 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,816 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

no plates

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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P111 RJS is a 2014 Ford Explorer in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

Across all 2014 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 62,366 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 P111 RJS, 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 12 years old, this Ford Explorer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P111 RJS is a 2014 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 September 2014.

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