2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L Petrol · DS52 USA
2005 Ford Explorer (4.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 90,131 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD EXPLORER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS52 USA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 90,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS52 USA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Explorer (DS52 USA) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DS52 USA Mileage History
- 16/09/202274,950 mi
- 20/09/202375,257 mi+307 mi
- 18/11/2024128,256 km
- 05/11/202590,131 mi
Average of roughly 4,838 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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