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EP04 UER

2004 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,081 mi
Last recorded85,081 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 UER
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 85,081 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 85,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 82,929 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,890 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 80,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,148 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,302 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,440 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,430 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,888 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 66,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,457 miles

front discs scored inner faces

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front inner brake discs worn and scored

Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,126 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 31,815 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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EP04 UER is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EP04 UER, 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 EP04 UER registered?

EP04 UER is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is EP04 UER safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP04 UER shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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