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P924 LJN

1996 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,949 mi
Last recorded136,949 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 LJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 136,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2014 136,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2013 131,328 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 125,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 117,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle torque damper has slight seep

Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,609 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

rear anti roll shock absorber slight leak

Fail 18 Sep 2010 111,609 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

rear anti roll shock absorber slight leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 102,901 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 96,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four shock absorbers are worn

exhaust system is corroded

handbrake travel requires adjustment

nearside front tyre outer wall has deep cuts

Pass 18 Aug 2007 87,463 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all discs advised to skim not working fully

axle shock leaking

n/s/r lens cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2006 78,160 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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P924 LJN is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P924 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.

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What year was P924 LJN registered?

P924 LJN is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P924 LJN safe to buy?

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