
Ford Explorer
Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc
T112 SAEMOT history
T112 SAE is a purple petrol Ford Explorer first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,452 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 96,452 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,033 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T112 SAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Explorer
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,008 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T112 SAE was last recorded at 96,452 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 1,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 95,022 miles · 30 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,430 miles
- Average per year
- 3,033 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,452 miles
- 2024 – 95,022 miles
- 2023 – 92,020 miles
- 2022 – 86,970 miles
- 2021 – 85,377 miles
- 2019 – 79,641 miles
- 2018 – 74,447 miles
- 2017 – 72,423 miles
- 2016 – 63,889 miles
- 2015 – 59,032 miles
- 2010 – 57,594 miles
- 2009 – 51,272 miles
- 2008 – 46,712 miles
- 2007 – 43,152 miles
- 2006 – 38,813 miles
- 2005 – 35,332 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,452 miles (+1,430)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 96,452 miles
- Test number
- 884132811624
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,022 miles3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 95,022 miles
- Test number
- 709342159464
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle has slight corrosion underbody, sills, chassis, subframe and suspension components
Fail95,022 miles (+3,002)1 repaired3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,022 miles
- Test number
- 451001921096
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle has slight corrosion underbody, sills, chassis, subframe and suspension components
Pass92,020 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 92,020 miles
- Test number
- 122268466962
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side's (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail92,020 miles (+5,050)1 dangerous4 repaired3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,020 miles
- Test number
- 325693088945
- DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side's (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass86,970 miles (+1,593)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 86,970 miles
- Test number
- 829967412378
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass85,377 miles (+5,736)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 85,377 miles
- Test number
- 156445588729
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,641 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,641 miles
- Test number
- 937908586245
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail79,641 miles (+5,194)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,641 miles
- Test number
- 445642731211
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,447 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 74,447 miles
- Test number
- 855813826628
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail74,446 miles (+2,023)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,446 miles
- Test number
- 372281934375
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass72,423 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 72,423 miles
- Test number
- 907775363263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail72,423 miles (+8,534)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,423 miles
- Test number
- 159112060607
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,889 miles (+4,857)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 63,889 miles
- Test number
- 950849374597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,032 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 59,032 miles
- Test number
- 182336585094
- AdvisoryO/s/r light lens cracked
Fail59,032 miles (+1,438)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,032 miles
- Test number
- 342387777448
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryO/s/r light lens cracked
Pass57,594 miles (+6,322)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 57,594 miles
- Test number
- 463906210335
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight h/brake travel
Pass51,272 miles (+4,560)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 51,272 miles
- Test number
- 240253459178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,712 miles (+3,560)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,712 miles
- Test number
- 712642638216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,152 miles (+4,339)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 43,152 miles
- Test number
- 642697267153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,813 miles (+3,481)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 38,813 miles
- Test number
- 151184656179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 35,332 miles
- Test number
- 990532575117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,332 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,332 miles
- Test number
- 351412575166
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteLong travel on parking brake lever
Questions about T112 SAE
- Does T112 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T112 SAE expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T112 SAE?
- The MOT on T112 SAE expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T112 SAE done?
- T112 SAE was recorded at 96,452 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 3,033 miles a year.
- Has T112 SAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T112 SAE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T112 SAE 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 T112 SAE find?
- T112 SAE passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre inner edges; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears.
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