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V8 XPL

2003 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,379 mi
Last recorded100,379 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Explorer71,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XPL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,379 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 99,225 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,613 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,481 miles

Both front wishbone bushes perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 79,468 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Both front wishbone bushes perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,715 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,376 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 62,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,682 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,813 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 51,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,130 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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V8 XPL is a 2003 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,289cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V8 XPL, 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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V8 XPL is a 2003 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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