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DC52 AFU

2003 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,735 mi
Last recorded138,735 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC52 AFU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 138,735 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 138,735 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 135,331 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 132,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 128,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 124,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 123,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65 17.replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,183 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 106,036 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 100,775 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 100,773 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour If indicator bulb Amber would need fitting (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Fitted to nearside (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With brake lights (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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DC52 AFU is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 71,564 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 DC52 AFU, 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 23 years old, this Ford Explorer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DC52 AFU registered?

DC52 AFU is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is DC52 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC52 AFU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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