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NT03 VAV

2003 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,382 mi
Last recorded60,382 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 VAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 60,382 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 60,372 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 59,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 56,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,359 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,974 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 43,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pads worn?

Pass 16 Jul 2018 59,420 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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NT03 VAV is a 2003 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NT03 VAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NT03 VAV registered?

NT03 VAV is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is NT03 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT03 VAV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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