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AM53 EPO

2004 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4016cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,175 mi
Last recorded103,175 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 EPO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,016cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 103,175 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 103,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,851 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 31 Dec 2010 85,331 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,093 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fog light switch should be within easy reach from the normal driving position.in my opinion it should be nearer the steering wheel/ controls.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 EPO is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,016cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AM53 EPO, 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 EPO registered?

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

Is AM53 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 EPO 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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