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MH54 MUC

2005 Ford Explorer

Cream Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,764 mi
Last recorded74,764 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 MUC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 74,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering Rack Play

Pass 25 Apr 2025 72,089 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drivers side ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,354 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2024 70,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,189 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,697 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 59,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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MH54 MUC is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Cream with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH54 MUC, 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 MH54 MUC registered?

MH54 MUC is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is MH54 MUC safe to buy?

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