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NR04 YYP

2004 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,636 mi
Last recorded68,636 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 YYP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 68,636 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 61,358 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 61,358 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 56,700 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 47,189 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,435 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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 YYP is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYP, 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 NR04 YYP registered?

NR04 YYP is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is NR04 YYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR04 YYP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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