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AM52 DPU

2003 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,985 mi
Last recorded162,985 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 DPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 162,985 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 152,155 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 152,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Mar 2011 142,762 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 142,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 135,232 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 DPU is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM52 DPU, 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 AM52 DPU registered?

AM52 DPU is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 DPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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