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Ford Explorer

White · Petrol · 1998 · 4,008 cc

S96 LFLMOT history

S96 LFL is a white petrol Ford Explorer first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,531 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 LFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 LFL was last recorded at 115,531 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 8,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,086 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,445 miles
Average per year
4,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,531 miles
  • 2025 – 107,086 miles
  • 2024 – 98,969 miles
  • 2023 – 92,611 miles
  • 2022 – 83,937 miles
  • 2021 – 74,134 miles
  • 2019 – 74,062 miles
  • 2018 – 73,907 miles
  • 2017 – 73,055 miles
  • 2016 – 69,935 miles
  • 2014 – 69,152 miles
  • 2013 – 66,868 miles
  • 2012 – 63,213 miles
  • 2011 – 59,117 miles
  • 2010 – 51,276 miles
  • 2009 – 41,697 miles
  • 2008 – 37,894 miles
  • 2007 – 32,078 miles
  • 2006 – 29,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,531 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,531 miles (+8,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,531 miles
    Test number
    540799419909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass107,086 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,086 miles
    Test number
    460476112858
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail107,080 miles (+8,111)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    392322703597
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXHUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,969 miles (+6,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,969 miles
    Test number
    905467672398
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass92,611 miles (+8,674)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    864066301862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,937 miles (+9,803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,937 miles
    Test number
    664771248016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass74,134 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    346789109551
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suface corrosion all over underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,134 miles (+72)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    275833213633
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suface corrosion all over underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,062 miles (+155)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,062 miles
    Test number
    119132022067
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly

  10. Pass73,907 miles (+852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,907 miles
    Test number
    773009366917
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  11. Pass73,055 miles (+3,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,055 miles
    Test number
    499540051205
    • AdvisoryNearside poor visibility from the nearside mirror
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint small amount of lift in ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  12. Pass69,935 miles (+783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,935 miles
    Test number
    832510009668
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

  13. Pass69,152 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,152 miles
    Test number
    588073944301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,112 miles (+2,244)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,112 miles
    Test number
    417761914378
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroded, offside front particularly
    • NoteBrake pipe corrosion difficult to asses as pipe wrapped in spring suggest repalce offside front pipe and wax/oil/grease others
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate adrfit held in place with tape and wire
    • NoteLarge crack across screen, outside of drivers view
    • NoteOil leak front axle
    • NoteSteering column joint gaiter torn

  15. Pass66,868 miles (+119)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    425822413476
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth sides rear spring plates coroded
    • NoteCrack in screen outside drivers view

  16. Fail66,749 miles (+3,536)2 failures11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,749 miles
    Test number
    885909403338
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth sides rear spring plates coroded
    • NoteCrack in screen outside drivers view

  17. Pass63,213 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    458684812387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play on n/s/front anti role bar link

  18. Fail63,213 miles (+4,096)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    846703412368
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play on n/s/front anti role bar link

  19. Pass59,117 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,117 miles
    Test number
    708836371289
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSome play in rear wheel bearings

  20. Fail59,117 miles (+7,841)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,117 miles
    Test number
    378003471472
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCorrosion to brake pipes
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads worn thin
    • NoteSome play in rear wheel bearings

  21. Pass51,276 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    363638370472
    • Note3 child seats fitted, All brake pipes slightly corroded, wear indicator nearside front brake pad trapped, play in rear wheel bearings, rear brake discs worn

  22. Fail51,276 miles (+9,579)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    612567170283
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Note3 child seats fitted, All brake pipes slightly corroded, wear indicator nearside front brake pad trapped, play in rear wheel bearings, rear brake discs worn

  23. Pass41,697 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,697 miles
    Test number
    343667149425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,693 miles (+3,799)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,693 miles
    Test number
    532778739292
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear tyre walls perished

  25. Pass37,894 miles (+5,816)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,894 miles
    Test number
    482797478208
    • NoteRear tyres outer side walls perishing

  26. Pass32,078 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,078 miles
    Test number
    373266077108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,784 miles
    Test number
    414978786187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S96 LFL

Does S96 LFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 LFL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S96 LFL?
The MOT on S96 LFL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 LFL done?
S96 LFL was recorded at 115,531 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,239 miles a year.
Has S96 LFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 LFL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S96 LFL 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 S96 LFL find?
S96 LFL passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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