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F20 EDB

2003 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,491 mi
Last recorded112,491 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 EDB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 112,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid section of flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid section of flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 61,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,954 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 51,918 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,279 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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F20 EDB is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F20 EDB, 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

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What year was F20 EDB registered?

F20 EDB is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is F20 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 EDB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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