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9 WBX

2005 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,801 mi
Last recorded49,801 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 WBX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 49,801 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 49,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 46,423 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 32,707 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 30,937 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,282 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 34,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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9 WBX is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 77,635 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 9 WBX, 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 21 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 9 WBX registered?

9 WBX is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is 9 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 WBX 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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