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R497 KMV

2006 Ford Explorer

Green Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Ford Explorer67,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 KMV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 142,047 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 142,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 135,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded and pitted

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 124,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 110,008 miles

oil leak nsr hub

rear tyres getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2008 109,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak nsr hub

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2007 99,835 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate loose

Fail 24 Oct 2007 99,833 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 85,285 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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R497 KMV is a 2006 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R497 KMV, 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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R497 KMV is a 2006 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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