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133,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside registration plate lamp bulb holder deteriorated
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside registration plate lamp bulb holder deteriorated
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant bottle empty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
only 4 seats in used at time of test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
areas of both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces, though not to excess, nor effecting braking efficiencey
areas of exhaust system corroded, but not to excess
nearside bumper reflector has a part of it missing, though remainder in good reflecive order
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
areas of both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces, though not to excess, nor effecting braking efficiencey
areas of exhaust system corroded, but not to excess
nearside bumper reflector has a part of it missing, though remainder in good reflecive order
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LL53 UBG is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LL53 UBG, 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.
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What year was LL53 UBG registered?
LL53 UBG is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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