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K265 RWP

1993 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,828 mi
Last recorded42,828 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Explorer73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK265 RWP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,828 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 42,769 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 42,701 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,489 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 41,489 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/&/N/S/REAR WHEELS

Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,187 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGN"S OF LIGHT CORROSION

N/S/ REAR FOG LIGHT COVER MISSING OF LEN"S

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGN"S OF CORROSION

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 RWP is a 1993 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RWP, 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 RWP registered?

K265 RWP is a 1993 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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