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AM52 EEX

2003 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,307 mi
Last recorded53,307 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 EEX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,307 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 53,117 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2008 51,979 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,848 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 EEX is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EEX, 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

How do I check the history of AM52 EEX?

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What year was AM52 EEX registered?

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

Is AM52 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 EEX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM52 EEX have outstanding finance?

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