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YD05 SBW

2005 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,990 mi
Last recorded131,990 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SBW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 131,990 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 131,502 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 131,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (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))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 126,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but affecting light output

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel remaining

Pass 30 Apr 2021 120,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 120,174 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 114,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 112,065 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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YD05 SBW is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YD05 SBW, 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 YD05 SBW registered?

YD05 SBW is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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