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LJ04 AAV

2004 Ford Excursion

Green Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,673 mi
Last recorded53,673 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Excursion69,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 AAV
MakeFord
ModelExcursion
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 53,673 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 53,669 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 53,586 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 53,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,702 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 41,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 May 2016 36,591 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 36,591 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 28,957 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 22,945 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,945 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,941 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 15,941 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 8,633 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 8,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 8,013 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 7,320 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Excursion?

Based on 1,014 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,705
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Ball joint has excessive play 24
Direction indicator incorrect colour 24
fog lamp not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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LJ04 AAV is a 2004 Ford Excursion in Green with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Excursion models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 69,792 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 Excursion fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 AAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Excursion typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Excursion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ04 AAV registered?

LJ04 AAV is a 2004 Ford Excursion, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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