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NR04 YFE

2004 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,936 mi
Last recorded55,936 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 YFE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 55,936 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 55,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 84,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,548 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,441 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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NR04 YFE is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 NR04 YFE, 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.

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What year was NR04 YFE registered?

NR04 YFE is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is NR04 YFE safe to buy?

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