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AC03 MGJ

2003 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,707 mi
Last recorded118,707 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 118,707 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror has a stick on cover

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door window is broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 184,238 miles

screen has a crack on

Pass 30 Oct 2020 107,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front position lamps fitted in grill not a reason for rejection but not best practice

Fail 17 Sep 2020 107,729 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,157 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,597 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 MGJ is a 2003 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AC03 MGJ, 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.

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What year was AC03 MGJ registered?

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

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