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PFZ 6

2005 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,998 mi
Last recorded106,998 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 6
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 106,998 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides)(O/S ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 106,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides)(O/S ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 106,534 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 106,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,550 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 105,550 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,246 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))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 60,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,008 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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PFZ 6 is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PFZ 6, 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 PFZ 6 registered?

PFZ 6 is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is PFZ 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFZ 6 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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