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AM53 FBN

2004 Ford Expedition

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

103,846 mi
Last recorded103,846 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Expedition87,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FBN
MakeFord
ModelExpedition
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 103,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 103,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 89,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 89,784 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,287 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SEATS FOLED AWAY

Fail 29 Feb 2012 76,287 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

REAR SEATS FOLED AWAY

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,772 miles

REAR SEATS FOLDED AWASY

Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

REAR SEATS FOLDED AWASY

How Reliable is the Ford Expedition?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 39
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 35
Direction indicator incorrect colour 32
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AM53 FBN is a 2004 Ford Expedition in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Expedition models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 87,339 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 Expedition fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 FBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Expedition typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Expedition is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM53 FBN is a 2004 Ford Expedition, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 FBN safe to buy?

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