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FB51 CHR

2004 Ford Explorer

Gold Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,083 mi
Last recorded28,083 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 CHR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 28,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Drivers side LHD Car (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe/Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 24,649 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 24,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 23,993 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 21,034 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 20,431 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both discolouring strong advise for nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 17,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 17,335 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 15,007 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 15,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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FB51 CHR is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Gold with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB51 CHR, 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 FB51 CHR registered?

FB51 CHR is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is FB51 CHR safe to buy?

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