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N111 BJS

2006 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,482 mi
Last recorded65,482 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Explorer67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 BJS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 65,482 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,726 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 53,949 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 50,771 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,401 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 49,401 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 45,289 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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N111 BJS is a 2006 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc 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 N111 BJS, 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

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What year was N111 BJS registered?

N111 BJS is a 2006 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is N111 BJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 BJS 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.

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