MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight dampness (2.7.3)
battery fixing poor
offside rear light lens cracked
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight dampness (2.7.3)
battery fixing poor
offside rear light lens cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery fixing poor
N/S/f Tyre low on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake discs wearing thin
rear brake discs worn/corroded
rear brake pads wearing thin
both rear tyres low tread edges
battery insecure
hand brake travel close to no reserve
n/s/f tyre low tread edges
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
battery inscure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
stone chips front screen
both front indicators amber colour fading
o/s/f side lamp dimmer than n/s/f
poor dipped beam patterns
stone chips front screen
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brake discs corroded
poor dipped beam patterns
stone chips screen
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear brake discs corroded
stone chips front screen
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brake discs corroded
stone chips front screen
corrosion outer edges of rear brake discs
poor wiper clearing action
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RK03 MWD is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RK03 MWD, 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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What year was RK03 MWD registered?
RK03 MWD is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 June 2003.
Is RK03 MWD safe to buy?
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