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MC56 AUW

2006 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,281 mi
Last recorded42,281 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 Ford Explorer67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 AUW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 42,281 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 39,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 34,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 2,789 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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MC56 AUW is a 2006 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MC56 AUW, 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 MC56 AUW?

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What year was MC56 AUW registered?

MC56 AUW is a 2006 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is MC56 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC56 AUW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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