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P923 LJN

1996 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,769 mi
Last recorded155,769 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 LJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2007 155,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2007 155,769 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 147,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 127,596 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 127,596 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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P923 LJN is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P923 LJN, 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 P923 LJN registered?

P923 LJN is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P923 LJN safe to buy?

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