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P33 OTR

2005 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,127 mi
Last recorded80,127 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 OTR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 80,127 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack n perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 80,127 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack n perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 62,258 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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P33 OTR is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P33 OTR, 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 P33 OTR registered?

P33 OTR is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is P33 OTR safe to buy?

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