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R555 GWR

2004 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,470 mi
Last recorded173,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 GWR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 173,470 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2024 102,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 98,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 151,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,881 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 85,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,652 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 75,648 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 112,331 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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R555 GWR is a 2004 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R555 GWR, 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 R555 GWR registered?

R555 GWR is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is R555 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 GWR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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