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V50 KEL

2003 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,795 mi
Last recorded70,795 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 KEL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 70,795 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 110,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,110 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 100,989 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 62,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,813 miles

x2 front tyres worn low

Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

x2 front tyres worn low

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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V50 KEL is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V50 KEL, 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 V50 KEL registered?

V50 KEL is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is V50 KEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V50 KEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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