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ET03 ODU

2003 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 ODU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 116,122 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 114,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 110,859 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 106,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 100,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,709 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 91,709 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,253 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 52,373 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,619 miles

n/s/front wheel bearing slight harshness detected when vehicle jacked & wheel spun by hand.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,896 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,106 miles

nearside front tyre very close to inner wing on full lock

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,005 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2011 37,005 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,147 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 35,082 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,852 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,837 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,505 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 23,440 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,357 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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ET03 ODU is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ET03 ODU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET03 ODU?

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What year was ET03 ODU registered?

ET03 ODU is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is ET03 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 ODU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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