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CF05 XJY

2005 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,163 mi
Last recorded79,163 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XJY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 72,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,156 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 53,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 43,888 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

TPM system lamp on.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,526 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,870 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished

o/s front brake slightly tight

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,759 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,323 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,298 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 24,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 24,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,093 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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CF05 XJY is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Green with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 CF05 XJY, 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 CF05 XJY registered?

CF05 XJY is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CF05 XJY safe to buy?

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