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GW55 XEG

2006 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,528 mi
Last recorded69,528 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Explorer67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XEG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 69,528 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 69,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 67,518 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 67,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,966 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,470 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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GW55 XEG is a 2006 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GW55 XEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GW55 XEG?

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What year was GW55 XEG registered?

GW55 XEG is a 2006 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is GW55 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 XEG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GW55 XEG have outstanding finance?

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