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AE04 YMS

2004 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,793 mi
Last recorded44,793 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 YMS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,793 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,312 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YMS is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE04 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

AE04 YMS is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is AE04 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 YMS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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