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L599 HOP

1993 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

214,049 mi
Last recorded214,049 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Explorer73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL599 HOP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 214,049 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 212,846 miles

corrosion all over under body

Pass 3 Dec 2022 212,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 211,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 210,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 209,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to body all underneath

stering box has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2018 208,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 204,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 199,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in stering joints

Pass 4 Dec 2015 192,572 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

stering joints have slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2014 186,242 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in stering arms

Pass 6 Nov 2013 181,180 miles

rear suspension springs rusting but ok

Pass 6 Dec 2012 175,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 172,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 164,547 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 164,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 157,650 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 157,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 151,703 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 146,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 145,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 141,400 miles

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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L599 HOP is a 1993 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L599 HOP, 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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L599 HOP is a 1993 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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