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AE55 YUL

2006 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,994 mi
Last recorded45,994 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 2006 Ford Explorer67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 YUL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 45,994 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,199 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,972 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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AE55 YUL is a 2006 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE55 YUL, 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 AE55 YUL registered?

AE55 YUL is a 2006 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE55 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 YUL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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