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MH54 NPK

2005 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,184 mi
Last recorded85,184 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 NPK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 85,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm 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 30 Aug 2018 79,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

reversing lights not working

Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,931 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

reversing lights not working

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,609 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,199 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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MH54 NPK is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NPK, 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 MH54 NPK registered?

MH54 NPK is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is MH54 NPK safe to buy?

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