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AE04 XMV

2004 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,805 mi
Last recorded107,805 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 XMV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure light is on

Fail 13 Feb 2014 107,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,492 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 93,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,240 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 81,135 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,975 miles

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

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

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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AE04 XMV is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AE04 XMV, 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.

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What year was AE04 XMV registered?

AE04 XMV is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is AE04 XMV safe to buy?

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