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2004 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,715 mi
Last recorded89,715 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Explorer78,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 SEO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,715 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 139,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 131,081 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,154 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both, very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 123,078 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,449 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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YW53 SEO is a 2004 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YW53 SEO, 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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What year was YW53 SEO registered?

YW53 SEO is a 2004 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is YW53 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW53 SEO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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