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BAZ 5496

2004 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,868 mi
Last recorded152,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 5496
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 152,868 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 149,452 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 146,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 146,477 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 144,123 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 142,230 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 142,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 139,166 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 139,164 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 137,308 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 133,195 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 133,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,757 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 128,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 124,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 110,358 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,976 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres centre blocktread worn uneven

tow bar electrics int operation as intended

Fail 10 Jul 2013 104,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside & nearside rear tyres centre blocktread worn uneven

tow bar electrics int operation as intended

Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,084 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,948 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,474 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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BAZ 5496 is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BAZ 5496, 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.

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BAZ 5496 is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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