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KT54 WUW

2004 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,100 mi
Last recorded132,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 WUW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 132,100 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2025 128,205 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 123,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 117,885 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 117,883 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 116,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,888 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded down/can not check rear belts

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 111,888 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded down/can not check rear belts

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,147 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 99,341 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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KT54 WUW is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 KT54 WUW, 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.

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KT54 WUW is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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