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HX54 YZY

2005 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,559 mi
Last recorded71,559 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 YZY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 71,559 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 71,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system PIPE AT CALIPER (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,057 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,946 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc corroded

TPMS light displayed

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,360 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 61,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,378 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,915 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 53,915 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,153 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,708 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 47,708 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,333 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,910 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 42,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HX54 YZY is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HX54 YZY, 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 HX54 YZY registered?

HX54 YZY is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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