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AG54 NBF

2005 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG54 NBF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,634 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 98,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 94,683 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 94,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,688 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,522 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,483 miles

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

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

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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AG54 NBF is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AG54 NBF, 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 AG54 NBF registered?

AG54 NBF is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AG54 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG54 NBF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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