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Ford Explorer

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 4,008 cc

S78 CHJMOT history

S78 CHJ is a green petrol Ford Explorer first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
132,869 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 CHJ
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
27 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 CHJ was last recorded at 132,869 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 15,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,462 miles · 25 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
15,407 miles
Average per year
5,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,869 miles
  • 2023 – 117,462 miles
  • 2022 – 103,700 miles
  • 2021 – 93,841 miles
  • 2020 – 76,407 miles
  • 2019 – 65,634 miles
  • 2017 – 61,621 miles
  • 2016 – 56,582 miles
  • 2015 – 52,293 miles
  • 2014 – 51,574 miles
  • 2013 – 50,315 miles
  • 2012 – 49,860 miles
  • 2011 – 48,803 miles
  • 2010 – 47,108 miles
  • 2009 – 45,418 miles
  • 2008 – 44,048 miles
  • 2006 – 41,084 miles
  • 2005 – 39,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,869 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear slight exhaust blow

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.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,869 miles (+15,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,869 miles
    Test number
    945533721638
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear slight exhaust blow

  2. Pass117,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,462 miles
    Test number
    161820052795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,462 miles (+13,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,462 miles
    Test number
    487831039560
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass103,700 miles (+9,859)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,700 miles
    Test number
    938992593577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,841 miles (+17,434)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,841 miles
    Test number
    473361527185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,407 miles (+10,773)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,407 miles
    Test number
    990587237013
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cover is damaged

  7. Pass65,634 miles (+4,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,634 miles
    Test number
    962266797545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster is damaged
    • AdvisoryAreas of light corrosion under vehicle

  8. Pass61,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,621 miles
    Test number
    566262087545
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Fail61,620 miles (+5,038)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    440703828284
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentral Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass56,582 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    863304057956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are cracking on the sidewall not a failure but would recommend replacing

  11. Fail56,582 miles (+4,289)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    547201018295
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are cracking on the sidewall not a failure but would recommend replacing

  12. Pass52,293 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,293 miles
    Test number
    453727197540
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass51,574 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,574 miles
    Test number
    405993254148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,573 miles (+1,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,573 miles
    Test number
    445719944199
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass50,315 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,315 miles
    Test number
    528259993013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,314 miles (+454)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    106663993407
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass49,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,860 miles
    Test number
    497483022005
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail49,860 miles (+1,057)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,860 miles
    Test number
    695741112024
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass48,803 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,803 miles
    Test number
    856614401092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,108 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,108 miles
    Test number
    202464900096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,418 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    100382209052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,048 miles (+2,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,048 miles
    Test number
    702912508044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass41,084 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,084 miles
    Test number
    794024456371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    39,663 miles
    Test number
    932592265351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S78 CHJ

Does S78 CHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 CHJ expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 CHJ?
The MOT on S78 CHJ expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 CHJ done?
S78 CHJ was recorded at 132,869 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 5,125 miles a year.
Has S78 CHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 CHJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S78 CHJ 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 S78 CHJ find?
S78 CHJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear slight exhaust blow.

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