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M8 MYK

2003 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,394 mi
Last recorded140,394 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MYK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 139,332 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 83,813 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,407 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 122,407 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,775 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,178 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,349 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 65,633 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 65,633 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,554 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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M8 MYK is a 2003 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M8 MYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M8 MYK registered?

M8 MYK is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is M8 MYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 MYK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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