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AM53 AAK

2004 Ford Explorer

Brown Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,744 mi
Last recorded78,744 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 AAK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,371 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 58,371 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,944 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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AM53 AAK is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Brown with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AM53 AAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM53 AAK registered?

AM53 AAK is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 AAK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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