Ford Explorer
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 4,008 cc
S736 ANOMOT history
S736 ANO is a green petrol Ford Explorer first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,666 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 109,666 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,634 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S736 ANO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Explorer
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,008 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 29 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S736 ANO was last recorded at 109,666 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 109,666 miles · 22 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,634 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,666 miles
- 2025 – 107,513 miles
- 2023 – 100,122 miles
- 2022 – 97,803 miles
- 2021 – 95,141 miles
- 2020 – 93,081 miles
- 2019 – 90,451 miles
- 2018 – 84,418 miles
- 2017 – 81,802 miles
- 2016 – 78,704 miles
- 2015 – 77,630 miles
- 2014 – 71,140 miles
- 2013 – 70,296 miles
- 2012 – 60,793 miles
- 2011 – 51,852 miles
- 2010 – 48,900 miles
- 2009 – 46,295 miles
- 2008 – 42,913 miles
- 2007 – 39,771 miles
- 2006 – 38,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,666 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHeavy underseal on chassisRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,666 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 109,666 miles
- Test number
- 103398983330
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavy underseal on chassis
Fail109,666 miles (+2,153)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,666 miles
- Test number
- 880375911626
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryHeavy underseal on chassis
Pass107,513 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 107,513 miles
- Test number
- 575176741182
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear leaf springs covered in underseal
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 997240049147
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,122 miles (+2,319)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 100,122 miles
- Test number
- 454723459276
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,803 miles (+2,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 97,803 miles
- Test number
- 388630482206
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass95,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 95,141 miles
- Test number
- 253261419821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,141 miles (+51)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,141 miles
- Test number
- 488930574475
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fail95,090 miles (+2,009)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,090 miles
- Test number
- 102103602793
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,081 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 93,081 miles
- Test number
- 450272578626
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,081 miles (+2,630)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,081 miles
- Test number
- 829601970251
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,451 miles (+6,033)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 90,451 miles
- Test number
- 333553220152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,418 miles (+2,616)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 84,418 miles
- Test number
- 831168386583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,802 miles (+3,098)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 81,802 miles
- Test number
- 789649300754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,704 miles (+1,074)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 78,704 miles
- Test number
- 153571888936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,630 miles (+6,490)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 77,630 miles
- Test number
- 263167401165
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,140 miles (+182)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 71,140 miles
- Test number
- 546225274201
- AdvisoryBrake 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)
- NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
Fail70,958 miles (+662)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,958 miles
- Test number
- 518676064227
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
- NoteOffside penultimate exhaust bracked broken
Pass70,296 miles (+9,503)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 70,296 miles
- Test number
- 596373203372
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteAdvise on condition of front number plate
Pass60,793 miles (+8,941)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 60,793 miles
- Test number
- 349574782227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,852 miles (+2,952)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,852 miles
- Test number
- 607065881265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,900 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 48,900 miles
- Test number
- 590368680270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,891 miles (+2,596)2 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,891 miles
- Test number
- 370376180221
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHand brake only just passed brake test
Pass46,295 miles (+3,382)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 46,295 miles
- Test number
- 670678279215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,913 miles (+3,142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 42,913 miles
- Test number
- 571494688288
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass39,771 miles (+1,177)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 39,771 miles
- Test number
- 431274977299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 38,594 miles
- Test number
- 224276086270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S736 ANO
- Does S736 ANO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S736 ANO is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S736 ANO?
- The MOT on S736 ANO is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S736 ANO done?
- S736 ANO was recorded at 109,666 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,634 miles a year.
- Has S736 ANO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S736 ANO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S736 ANO 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 S736 ANO find?
- S736 ANO passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front steering column universal joint has slight wear or play; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.
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