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GX03 GYB

2003 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,189 mi
Last recorded51,189 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 GYB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 51,189 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting off oil from differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 51,181 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting off oil from differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 49,343 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 49,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 46,971 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 43,644 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,821 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,003 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 58,003 miles

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

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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GX03 GYB is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX03 GYB, 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 GX03 GYB registered?

GX03 GYB is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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