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RL05 YPV

2005 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,714 mi
Last recorded59,714 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 YPV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 59,714 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 59,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,463 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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RL05 YPV is a 2005 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL05 YPV, 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

How do I check the history of RL05 YPV?

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What year was RL05 YPV registered?

RL05 YPV is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RL05 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL05 YPV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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