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K735 HAV

1993 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,090 mi
Last recorded57,090 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Explorer73,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK735 HAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,090 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 56,618 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

right rear door will not open

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,499 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust section not correctly clamped

right hand rear door will not open

Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wiper blades need replacing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,468 miles

right front brake hose chafing against antiroll bar link.I have repositioned brake hose but advise a new one be fitted asap

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,936 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 36,908 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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K735 HAV is a 1993 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K735 HAV, 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 K735 HAV registered?

K735 HAV is a 1993 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K735 HAV safe to buy?

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