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GR05 MYV

2005 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,131 mi
Last recorded90,131 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 MYV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 90,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 128,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 75,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,353 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,882 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,516 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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GR05 MYV is a 2005 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GR05 MYV, 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

How do I check the history of GR05 MYV?

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What year was GR05 MYV registered?

GR05 MYV is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GR05 MYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR05 MYV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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