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GC03 CFY

2003 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,961 mi
Last recorded75,961 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC03 CFY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,961 miles

play in front and rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 21 Dec 2022 72,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,211 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 68,167 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake shows signs of binding but ok at time of test

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,843 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,010 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 54,005 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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GC03 CFY is a 2003 Ford Explorer in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GC03 CFY, 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.

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What year was GC03 CFY registered?

GC03 CFY is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GC03 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC03 CFY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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