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Ford Explorer

White · Petrol · 2002 · 4,008 cc

F9 RRWMOT history

F9 RRW is a white petrol Ford Explorer first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,110 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
177,110 km
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,948 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F9 RRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F9 RRW was last recorded at 177,110 km on 21 May 2026, 15,573 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2011: 74,347 miles, lower than 103,548 miles on 9 Mar 2010.
  • 26 Apr 2021: 97,118 miles, lower than 153,337 miles on 31 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,537 km · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
15,573 km
Average per year
5,948 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,110 km
  • 2022 – 161,537 km
  • 2007 – 62,978 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,110 km
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,110 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    177,110 km
    Test number
    869936637061
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,828 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,828 miles
    Test number
    763090352795
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,828 miles (+3,011)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,828 miles
    Test number
    744959838915
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,817 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,817 miles
    Test number
    354194392170
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,817 miles1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,817 miles
    Test number
    773205602372
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,537 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    161,537 km
    Test number
    608783247618
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail161,537 km1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,537 km
    Test number
    824620568517
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,118 miles (-56,219)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,118 miles
    Test number
    854867696416
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass153,337 miles (+59,220)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,337 miles
    Test number
    374981194475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,117 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    865863096142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,250 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    413571310931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,880 miles (+541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,880 miles
    Test number
    303379733327
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  13. Fail92,339 miles (+1,224)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,339 miles
    Test number
    500604295250
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  14. Pass91,115 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,115 miles
    Test number
    285745135165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail91,114 miles (+1,268)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    758194635174
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass89,846 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,846 miles
    Test number
    767892644120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,832 miles (+15,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,832 miles
    Test number
    807384473240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass74,347 miles (-29,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,347 miles
    Test number
    196396021412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass103,548 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    733298860033
    • NoteHandbrake lever operation borderline
    • NoteUneven wear on front tyres

  20. Fail103,543 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,543 miles
    Test number
    382538260056
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • NoteHandbrake lever operation borderline
    • NoteUneven wear on front tyres

  21. PassMileage not read3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    252471579077
    • NoteNumber plates illegal
    • NoteO/s/f shocker leaking
    • NoteUneven wear on front tyres

  22. FailMileage not read3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    803461379081
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNumber plates illegal
    • NoteO/s/f shocker leaking
    • NoteUneven wear on front tyres

  23. Pass79,987 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    323711378016
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCondition of offside front C.V. boot
    • NoteFootbrake travel
    • NoteWear to front brake pads

  24. Pass62,978 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,978 km
    Test number
    970652477009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,957 miles (+30,494)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,957 miles
    Test number
    334391377002
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s mirror cracked
    • NotePaint damage to o/s/r seat belt
    • NoteSpring missing from rear wiper

  26. Pass32,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,463 miles
    Test number
    604042666006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,463 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,463 miles
    Test number
    530601666090
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about F9 RRW

Does F9 RRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F9 RRW is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F9 RRW?
The MOT on F9 RRW is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F9 RRW done?
F9 RRW was recorded at 177,110 km at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,948 km a year.
Has F9 RRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F9 RRW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on F9 RRW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F9 RRW find?
F9 RRW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces.

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