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LW55 AEE

2005 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,210 mi
Last recorded173,210 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Explorer77,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW55 AEE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 173,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 170,855 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 101,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2019 140,765 miles

beam benders fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2019 140,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 121,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,058 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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LW55 AEE is a 2005 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 77,635 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 LW55 AEE, 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 21 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 LW55 AEE registered?

LW55 AEE is a 2005 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LW55 AEE safe to buy?

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