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LK54 RHJ

2004 Ford Expedition

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,481 mi
Last recorded142,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Expedition87,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelExpedition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 142,481 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 132,836 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 132,834 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,814 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from differential input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from transmission output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 129,814 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from differential input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from transmission output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 124,844 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 124,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd Row ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 120,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2021 120,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 118,124 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 113,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,050 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 113,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,967 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,053 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,754 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 91,016 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,973 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 83,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,472 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 74,470 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,833 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 59,951 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,000 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 45,267 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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LK54 RHJ is a 2004 Ford Expedition in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK54 RHJ, 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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What year was LK54 RHJ registered?

LK54 RHJ is a 2004 Ford Expedition, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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