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NB05 RXO

2005 Ford Explorer

Red Gas bi-fuel 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,052 mi
Last recorded96,052 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 RXO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 96,052 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 96,046 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 90,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER TIE ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER TIE ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 90,755 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect H I D BULBS FITTED BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER TIE ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER TIE ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 14 Oct 2019 47,476 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))

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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NB05 RXO is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,600cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NB05 RXO, 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 NB05 RXO registered?

NB05 RXO is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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