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AM52 DJX

2003 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4016cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 DJX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,016cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 101,491 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 100,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 87,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,995 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 77,868 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,001 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

check engine light on

Fail 22 Feb 2019 74,895 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 57,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,458 miles

front brake pads low and front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,347 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,734 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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AM52 DJX is a 2003 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,016cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AM52 DJX, 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 AM52 DJX registered?

AM52 DJX is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AM52 DJX safe to buy?

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