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GX55 YCU

2006 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,351 mi
Last recorded150,351 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Explorer67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 YCU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 150,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 140,505 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,487 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,046 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 75,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,549 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 115,007 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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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GX55 YCU is a 2006 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GX55 YCU, 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 GX55 YCU registered?

GX55 YCU is a 2006 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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