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K265 RMW

1993 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,892 mi
Last recorded50,892 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Explorer73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK265 RMW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2013 50,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,956 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bad corrosion on radiator lower support.

front brake pipes slightly corroded.

no lenses fitted to front side lights.

Fail 9 Mar 2007 38,956 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bad corrosion on radiator lower support.

front brake pipes slightly corroded.

no lenses fitted to front side lights.

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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K265 RMW is a 1993 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 73,675 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 K265 RMW, 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 33 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K265 RMW registered?

K265 RMW is a 1993 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K265 RMW safe to buy?

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