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AC03 BXH

2003 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,160 mi
Last recorded49,160 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BXH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,160 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 49,160 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,436 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 43,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,955 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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AC03 BXH is a 2003 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 71,564 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 AC03 BXH, 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 23 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 AC03 BXH registered?

AC03 BXH is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 BXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 BXH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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