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69 PBM

2004 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,213 mi
Last recorded45,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration69 PBM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,213 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Round tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 43,215 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 67,608 miles

rear seat belts unable

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

left hand drive head lamps fitted but kick up pattern below top level on beam setter

offside front and nearside front roll bar link rod bushes perished

rear row of seats and seat belts not checked

Fail 27 Jul 2022 62,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

left hand drive head lamps fitted but kick up pattern below top level on beam setter

offside front and nearside front roll bar link rod bushes perished

rear row of seats and seat belts not checked

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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69 PBM is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 78,744 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 69 PBM, 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 22 years old, this Ford Explorer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 69 PBM registered?

69 PBM is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is 69 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 69 PBM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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