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Q137OAV

2005 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,535 mi
Last recorded95,535 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ137OAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,535 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 94,995 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 85,448 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 85,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Q137OAV is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q137OAV, 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 Q137OAV registered?

Q137OAV is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is Q137OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q137OAV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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