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Ford Explorer

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

S3 BDLMOT history

S3 BDL is a green petrol Ford Explorer first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
112,346 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 BDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 BDL was last recorded at 112,346 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 9,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,889 miles · 19 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,457 miles
Average per year
3,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,346 miles
  • 2023 – 102,889 miles
  • 2022 – 100,701 miles
  • 2021 – 98,945 miles
  • 2020 – 92,450 miles
  • 2019 – 90,072 miles
  • 2017 – 87,238 miles
  • 2016 – 83,134 miles
  • 2015 – 76,424 miles
  • 2014 – 66,675 miles
  • 2013 – 65,205 miles
  • 2012 – 63,018 miles
  • 2011 – 60,273 miles
  • 2010 – 56,224 miles
  • 2009 – 49,694 miles
  • 2008 – 47,726 miles
  • 2007 – 44,379 miles
  • 2006 – 40,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,346 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,346 miles (+9,457)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,346 miles
    Test number
    152512161363
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,889 miles
    Test number
    892656352903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,889 miles (+2,188)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,889 miles
    Test number
    638480049572
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass100,701 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,701 miles
    Test number
    845536441406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,700 miles (+1,755)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    674146177470
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass98,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,945 miles
    Test number
    759503009826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,945 miles (+6,495)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,945 miles
    Test number
    736888414674
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body component likely to become detached Lamp cluster (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,450 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    395549808793
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail92,448 miles (+2,376)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,448 miles
    Test number
    299867470800
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass90,072 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,072 miles
    Test number
    313775899037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,060 miles (+2,822)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,060 miles
    Test number
    165680465289
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,238 miles (+4,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    279340479339
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass83,134 miles (+257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    649658851059
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail82,877 miles (+6,453)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    677705600615
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres badly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass76,424 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,424 miles
    Test number
    784318233245
    • DangerousAll four tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail76,424 miles (+9,749)5 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,424 miles
    Test number
    554890621563
    • DangerousAll four tyres perished
    • DangerousBrake test not done due to condition of brakes
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureAir suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass66,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    588420734317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,675 miles (+1,470)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    229310234330
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass65,205 miles (+2,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,205 miles
    Test number
    995146513360
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass63,018 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,018 miles
    Test number
    347615072430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,273 miles (+4,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,273 miles
    Test number
    316643721443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass56,224 miles10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,224 miles
    Test number
    972120550274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteSuspension load sensor linkage worn

  23. Fail56,224 miles (+6,530)1 dangerous6 failures1 repaired11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,224 miles
    Test number
    340932230275
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres badly cracked and perished
    • NoteOffside front disc corroded
    • NoteSuspension load sensor connecting link broken

  24. Pass49,694 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    233657969107
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Fail49,694 miles (+1,968)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    272023869465
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  26. Pass47,726 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,726 miles
    Test number
    543418068128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,379 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,379 miles
    Test number
    692458777135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,826 miles
    Test number
    204755146138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 BDL

Does S3 BDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 BDL expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 BDL?
The MOT on S3 BDL expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 BDL done?
S3 BDL was recorded at 112,346 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 3,919 miles a year.
Has S3 BDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 BDL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 BDL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S3 BDL find?
S3 BDL passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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