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LA55 XDH

2006 Ford Explorer

Gold Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,446 mi
Last recorded37,446 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Explorer67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 XDH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 37,446 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 37,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 37,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,095 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 37,086 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,120 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 30,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,119 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,132 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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LA55 XDH is a 2006 Ford Explorer in Gold with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA55 XDH, 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 LA55 XDH registered?

LA55 XDH is a 2006 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LA55 XDH safe to buy?

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