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YJ54 RDE

2004 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,841 mi
Last recorded32,841 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 RDE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 32,841 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 30,648 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 28,151 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,019 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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YJ54 RDE is a 2004 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ54 RDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ54 RDE registered?

YJ54 RDE is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is YJ54 RDE safe to buy?

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