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CT05 RFY

2005 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,078 mi
Last recorded57,078 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 RFY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 57,078 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 57,072 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 89,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And Offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 89,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And Offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 89,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,842 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 54,828 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front linkend bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,139 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,969 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both, nearside is strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers and brake pipe guards fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,729 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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CT05 RFY is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CT05 RFY, 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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What year was CT05 RFY registered?

CT05 RFY is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CT05 RFY safe to buy?

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