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AM53 KKA

2004 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,353 mi
Last recorded167,353 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 KKA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 167,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 158,555 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 158,467 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 KKA is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 KKA, 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 KKA registered?

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

Is AM53 KKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 KKA shows 3 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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