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Ford Explorer

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,008 cc

S43 SRJMOT history

S43 SRJ is a blue petrol Ford Explorer first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 87,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2023
Mileage
87,736 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 SRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 SRJ was last recorded at 87,736 miles on 29 Nov 2022, 1,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,772 miles · 3 May 2016
Between the last two tests
1,964 miles
Average per year
377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,736 miles
  • 2016 – 85,772 miles
  • 2015 – 82,762 miles
  • 2014 – 82,750 miles
  • 2013 – 82,747 miles
  • 2007 – 82,729 miles
  • 2006 – 81,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,736 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre cracks in outer sidewall ///

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front brake discs signs of wear ///

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,736 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,736 miles
    Test number
    979743600566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,772 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,772 miles
    Test number
    127848343226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracks in outer sidewall ///
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs signs of wear ///

  3. Fail85,767 miles (+3,005)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,767 miles
    Test number
    652102889470
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracks in outer sidewall ///
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs signs of wear ///

  4. Pass82,762 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,762 miles
    Test number
    309419035169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel filler neck pipes signs of corrosion ///

  5. Fail82,758 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,758 miles
    Test number
    488417825157
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel filler neck pipes signs of corrosion ///

  6. Pass82,750 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,750 miles
    Test number
    799266304011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,747 miles (+18)2 dangerous11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,747 miles
    Test number
    306728553359
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass82,729 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,729 miles
    Test number
    303116197454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,717 miles (+1,299)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,717 miles
    Test number
    174494567179
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass81,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,418 miles
    Test number
    351141166066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 SRJ

Does S43 SRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 SRJ expired on 28 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 SRJ?
The MOT on S43 SRJ expired on 28 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 SRJ done?
S43 SRJ was recorded at 87,736 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022, an average of 377 miles a year.
Has S43 SRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 SRJ has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on S43 SRJ 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 S43 SRJ find?
S43 SRJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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