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EY55 AJX

2006 Ford Explorer

Brown Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,821 mi
Last recorded99,821 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Explorer67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 AJX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 99,821 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 99,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2018 91,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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EY55 AJX is a 2006 Ford Explorer in Brown 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 EY55 AJX, 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 EY55 AJX registered?

EY55 AJX is a 2006 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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