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MNZ 7409

2003 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,053 mi
Last recorded106,053 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNZ 7409
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 106,053 miles

Front AXLE OIL WEEP

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside SIDE STEP CORRODING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced PRESCRIBED AREA WITHIN 12 " OF MOUNTING CHASSIS SECTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside SIDE STEP CORRODING

Pass 8 May 2025 103,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front FRONT AXLE OIL WEEP

Nearside CHASSIS RAIL CORRODING

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside RUNNING BOARD CORRODING

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

Offside CHASSIS RAIL CORRODING

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside RUNNING BOARD CORRODING

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 100,394 miles

Front AXLE PINION OIL SEAL LEAK

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE TRAIN NOISE ON ROAD TEST

Pass 24 May 2023 97,909 miles

Rear REAR AXLE TRAIN NOISY

Fail 24 May 2023 97,909 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear REAR AXLE TRAIN NOISY

Pass 20 May 2022 92,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 86,897 miles

Front TYRES BOTH WEARING INNER EDGES 245/70/16

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 86,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front TYRES BOTH WEARING INNER EDGES 245/70/16

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 79,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16H INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 55,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,638 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/TRAMMED

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 4 Jun 2016 39,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 32,768 miles

CENTER TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,292 miles

REAR EXHAUST INTERCONNECTING PIPE RUSTY/CORRODED

Fail 22 May 2014 29,292 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR EXHAUST INTERCONNECTING PIPE RUSTY/CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,594 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE RUSTED

Fail 6 Jun 2013 25,594 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE RUSTED

Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,321 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 14,727 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 11,380 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 11,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MNZ 7409 is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MNZ 7409, 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 MNZ 7409 registered?

MNZ 7409 is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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