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SJ06 PKM

2007 Ford Explorer

Brown Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,002 mi
Last recorded227,002 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Explorer66,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 PKM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 227,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms indicates fault

Fail 10 Sep 2026 226,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms indicates fault

Pass 13 Aug 2025 224,732 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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SJ06 PKM is a 2007 Ford Explorer in Brown with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 66,066 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 SJ06 PKM, 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 19 years old, this Ford Explorer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ06 PKM registered?

SJ06 PKM is a 2007 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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