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EN53 KMJ

2004 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,127 mi
Last recorded84,127 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KMJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 84,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,010 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 73,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,995 miles

Nearside rear disc slightly corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,023 miles

both rear brake discs partially corroded/pitted

noise from nearside front, possibly bearing ???

Fail 22 Sep 2011 106,020 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear brake discs partially corroded/pitted

noise from nearside front, possibly bearing ???

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,125 miles

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

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

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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EN53 KMJ is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EN53 KMJ, 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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What year was EN53 KMJ registered?

EN53 KMJ is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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