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AE56 CFL

2006 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,614 mi
Last recorded85,614 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Explorer67,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 CFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 85,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 79,024 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 79,024 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 76,012 miles

Exhaust flange corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Fail 26 Mar 2020 75,821 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 72,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,795 miles

Both front wheel bearings noisy

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak Front diff ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,378 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

inner steering rackends have slight play

under-trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 63,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

inner steering rackends have slight play

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 60,790 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,514 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 47,587 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,608 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,278 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 27,155 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 16 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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AE56 CFL is a 2006 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AE56 CFL, 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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AE56 CFL is a 2006 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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