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EJ52 MMA

2003 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,381 mi
Last recorded70,381 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 MMA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,381 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 70,376 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,742 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,764 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,302 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight oil leak from front diff.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,782 miles

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

engine management warning light stays on

Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,621 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 91,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,733 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 51,222 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,222 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,190 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 47,160 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,277 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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EJ52 MMA is a 2003 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ52 MMA, 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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EJ52 MMA is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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