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T4 XYL

2003 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,588 mi
Last recorded158,588 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 XYL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 158,588 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 157,073 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 153,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 152,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 150,147 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 148,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 147,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 146,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 140,407 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 209,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inners (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in rack end n/s/f

Fail 9 Dec 2015 209,223 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring broken BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES TO CALIPERS (3.6.B.4e)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sight play in steering rack inner joint N/S

Pass 5 Apr 2014 119,128 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 115,194 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 106,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 99,517 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 89,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 72,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 65,001 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,588 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,918 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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T4 XYL is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T4 XYL, 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 T4 XYL registered?

T4 XYL is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is T4 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 XYL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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