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MP03 KGF

2003 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

194,883 mi
Last recorded194,883 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 KGF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 194,883 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/f upper suspension arm slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2014 194,430 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/f upper suspension arm slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 188,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2013 188,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery insecure

front number plate slightly damaged

high brake light not working

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 182,335 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 182,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 160,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 160,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 137,422 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 137,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 135,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 111,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,837 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 59,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

The n/s/r diff shaft oil seal is leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,667 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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MP03 KGF is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MP03 KGF, 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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MP03 KGF is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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