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AM53 FKO

2004 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,442 mi
Last recorded61,442 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 FKO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,442 miles

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,814 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 56,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 FKO is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

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

Is AM53 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 FKO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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