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HS54 KLZ

2005 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,885 mi
Last recorded69,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS54 KLZ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 69,885 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2024 68,124 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 68,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,176 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 67,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,135 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,945 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 64,943 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,254 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 58,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,018 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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HS54 KLZ is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HS54 KLZ, 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 HS54 KLZ registered?

HS54 KLZ is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HS54 KLZ safe to buy?

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