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NT05 OHJ

2005 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,152 mi
Last recorded103,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 OHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 103,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the edges and crack on the outer edge tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper control arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the inner edge and crack on the outer edge tread/sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight. ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack around the outer edge tread/sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the edges and crack on the outer edge tread/sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack lightly and wear on the edges slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack lightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidised. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Slight play in the inner rack end.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking lightly and wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on the edges slightly and cracking lightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compression wear on link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 89,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compression wear on link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 82,859 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Near & Off Side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 82,852 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Near & Off Side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,112 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 77,109 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,309 miles

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar drop links, bushes starting to split.

Rear seats stowed not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,338 miles

Rear seats stowed not allowing full seat belt inspection.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,141 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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NT05 OHJ is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NT05 OHJ, 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 NT05 OHJ registered?

NT05 OHJ is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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