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AE06 ZRN

2006 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,275 mi
Last recorded131,275 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Explorer67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 ZRN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 131,275 miles

Offside Rear Anti roll bar linkage fitted incorrectly but not Likley to fail

Fail 11 Sep 2019 131,275 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti roll bar linkage fitted incorrectly but not Likley to fail

Fail 5 Aug 2019 131,260 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 May 2019 130,256 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong colour (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,832 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 109,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak gearbox seal leaking ()

Oil leak rear axle driveshaft seal leaking ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,842 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 98,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,698 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,732 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 49,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Indicators flashing fast

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 14 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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AE06 ZRN is a 2006 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 AE06 ZRN, 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 20 years old, this Ford Explorer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE06 ZRN registered?

AE06 ZRN is a 2006 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE06 ZRN safe to buy?

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