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AJ03 NFY

2003 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,905 mi
Last recorded76,905 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 NFY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 76,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded inner and outer

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded inner and outer

rear chassis corroded offside and nearside

Pass 30 May 2024 76,724 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,808 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,798 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded and worn (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,241 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 71,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2018 68,915 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,510 miles

rear seats folded away not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 27 May 2017 67,507 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear seats folded away not allowing inspection of rear belts

Pass 11 May 2016 65,307 miles

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

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

both rear wheels slightly tight to turn

Fail 11 May 2016 65,307 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both rear wheels slightly tight to turn

Pass 10 May 2015 64,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 62,629 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 60,596 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 60,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,472 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 56,141 miles

o/s and n/s wing repeters partialy working

Pass 4 May 2010 52,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light used as fog light

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,852 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 47,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brakes on limits for imbalance

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,937 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 20,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside side repeater lenses missing

nearside front lower ball joint has a small amount of play

rear fog lamp could be fitted lower on vehicle

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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AJ03 NFY is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AJ03 NFY, 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 AJ03 NFY registered?

AJ03 NFY is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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