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V80 XLT

2004 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,134 mi
Last recorded167,134 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 XLT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 167,134 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 167,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush no longer on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 159,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 148,868 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 141,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tps light on dash

Fail 9 Aug 2022 227,399 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 139,323 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 139,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 132,061 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edges,nearside close to indicator

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres worn inner edges

slight blow centre silencer

Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre slight wear edges

Nearside Rear tyre small cut,no cords visible

both front and offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 106,572 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,030 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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V80 XLT is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V80 XLT, 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.

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V80 XLT is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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