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LF53 ZVR

2004 Ford Expedition

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

164,771 mi
Last recorded164,771 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Expedition87,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZVR
MakeFord
ModelExpedition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 164,771 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and brace corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

beam patterns poor

Pass 3 Jul 2024 162,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded especially to the Abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements 16%

Fail 20 May 2024 162,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded especially at the ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 156,033 miles

general corrosion rear of chassis

park brake just meets MOT criteria

Fail 26 May 2023 156,030 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

general corrosion rear of chassis

park brake just meets MOT criteria

Fail 9 Jan 2023 156,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling on driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both ns and os outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror secured by plastic ties

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 150,944 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes in n/s wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 150,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes in ns wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 11 Nov 2020 145,071 miles

Both outer sills corroded (not within prescribed area)

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 139,096 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 134,243 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm early rectification advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm early rectification advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm early rectification advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 134,243 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm early rectification advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm early rectification advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm early rectification advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,929 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 125,923 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 113,769 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,928 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 71,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,731 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,652 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,854 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Expedition?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 39
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 35
Direction indicator incorrect colour 32
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LF53 ZVR is a 2004 Ford Expedition in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Ford Expedition models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 87,339 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 Expedition fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF53 ZVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Expedition typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Expedition is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF53 ZVR is a 2004 Ford Expedition, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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