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AE54 ZFT

2005 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,017 mi
Last recorded138,017 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 136,980 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2016 128,370 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 128,300 miles

Battery insecure battery type different to original so will not secure in the clamp (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure mount broken off (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken allowing white light to show through (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 122,481 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 122,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

reffited both headlamps correctly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 115,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres starting to crack on inside edges

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,882 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 104,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,075 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 96,075 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,756 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 85,756 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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AE54 ZFT is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AE54 ZFT, 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.

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AE54 ZFT is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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