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MH54 NKU

2004 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,429 mi
Last recorded99,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 NKU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,429 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2024 97,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 11 Dec 2023 94,378 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,516 miles

Hand brake poor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,423 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 88,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,292 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 82,292 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 77,328 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 76,181 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,570 miles

Slight oil leak front diff

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,379 miles

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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MH54 NKU is a 2004 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 2004 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 78,744 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 MH54 NKU, 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 22 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 MH54 NKU registered?

MH54 NKU is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is MH54 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH54 NKU 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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