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Ford Explorer

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 4,008 cc

K44 SPLMOT history

K44 SPL is a black petrol Ford Explorer first used on 16 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
125,771 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 SPL was last recorded at 125,771 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 2,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2015: 90,038 miles, lower than 90,127 miles on 15 Jun 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,125 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,646 miles
Average per year
3,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,771 miles
  • 2024 – 123,125 miles
  • 2023 – 121,446 miles
  • 2021 – 116,706 miles
  • 2020 – 110,247 miles
  • 2019 – 105,255 miles
  • 2018 – 102,548 miles
  • 2017 – 98,600 miles
  • 2016 – 97,596 miles
  • 2015 – 90,038 miles
  • 2012 – 90,031 miles
  • 2011 – 90,014 miles
  • 2010 – 89,844 miles
  • 2008 – 84,137 miles
  • 2007 – 66,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,771 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,771 miles (+2,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,771 miles
    Test number
    362412991944
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,125 miles (+1,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,125 miles
    Test number
    438353003739
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass121,446 miles (+4,740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,446 miles
    Test number
    874553444112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass116,706 miles (+6,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,706 miles
    Test number
    753432874577
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,247 miles
    Test number
    693781695473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,240 miles (+4,985)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    410275804021
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass105,255 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,255 miles
    Test number
    400373225646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,548 miles (+3,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,548 miles
    Test number
    206239419501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

  9. Pass98,600 miles (+1,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,600 miles
    Test number
    323874666946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass97,596 miles (+7,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    604798214018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass90,038 miles (-89)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,038 miles
    Test number
    399087675129
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail90,127 miles (+96)3 dangerous6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,127 miles
    Test number
    278776665185
    • DangerousNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle very rusty

  13. Pass90,031 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,031 miles
    Test number
    188686912067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,014 miles (+170)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    287307851267
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass89,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,844 miles
    Test number
    202892820249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,844 miles (+5,707)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,844 miles
    Test number
    724522520294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass84,137 miles (+17,914)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,137 miles
    Test number
    213554818292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    142984927105
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about K44 SPL

Does K44 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K44 SPL expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K44 SPL?
The MOT on K44 SPL expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K44 SPL done?
K44 SPL was recorded at 125,771 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 3,223 miles a year.
Has K44 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 SPL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on K44 SPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K44 SPL find?
K44 SPL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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