2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L Petrol · PFZ 6
2005 Ford Explorer (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 106,998 km. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD EXPLORER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 106,998 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PFZ 6 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 106,998 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PFZ 6 Odometer History
- 04/09/2023105,550 km
- 26/09/2024106,534 mi
- 30/09/2024106,534 mi
- 17/09/2025106,992 km
- 17/09/2025106,998 km+6 km
Average of roughly 711 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PFZ 6 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Explorer (PFZ 6) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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