Ford Explorer
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc
T169 TVWMOT history
T169 TVW is a grey petrol Ford Explorer first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,159 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 109,159 mi
- At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T169 TVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Explorer
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,008 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
T169 TVW was last recorded at 109,159 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 3,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 105,860 miles · 10 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 3,299 miles
- Average per year
- 4,835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 109,159 miles
- 2020 – 105,860 miles
- 2019 – 101,273 miles
- 2018 – 96,397 miles
- 2017 – 91,898 miles
- 2016 – 87,740 miles
- 2015 – 82,754 miles
- 2014 – 76,825 miles
- 2013 – 67,857 miles
- 2012 – 64,534 miles
- 2011 – 59,242 miles
- 2010 – 56,691 miles
- 2008 – 54,587 miles
- 2007 – 49,032 miles
- 2006 – 35,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,159 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,159 miles (+3,299)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 109,159 miles
- Test number
- 986509034664
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,860 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 105,860 miles
- Test number
- 692762539735
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Fail105,860 miles (+4,587)4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,860 miles
- Test number
- 958386301773
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,273 miles (+4,876)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 101,273 miles
- Test number
- 554702786037
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension have slight play
Pass96,397 miles (+4,499)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 96,397 miles
- Test number
- 457077337902
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front body mount area's corroding
- AdvisoryRear floor pan area's corroding
- AdvisorySteering column UJ gaiter deteriorating
Pass91,898 miles (+66)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 91,898 miles
- Test number
- 107401685710
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber lower bushes are perishing
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating with slight blow
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipework corroding
- AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly grabbing
- AdvisorySteering column gaiter deteriorating
Fail91,832 miles (+4,092)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,832 miles
- Test number
- 418095154616
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind bumper - marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber lower bushes are perishing
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating with slight blow
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipework corroding
- AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly grabbing
- AdvisorySteering column gaiter deteriorating
Pass87,740 miles (+4,986)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 87,740 miles
- Test number
- 878358112063
- AdvisoryMoisture around rear axle shock absorber
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating
Pass82,754 miles (+5,929)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 82,754 miles
- Test number
- 101326321582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,825 miles (+8,968)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 76,825 miles
- Test number
- 519832114370
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass67,857 miles (+3,323)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 67,857 miles
- Test number
- 639583353221
- NoteSlight oil leak n/s/f
Pass64,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 64,534 miles
- Test number
- 518356082266
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail64,534 miles (+5,292)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,534 miles
- Test number
- 649186082213
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass59,242 miles (+2,551)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 59,242 miles
- Test number
- 367212721276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,691 miles (+2,104)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 56,691 miles
- Test number
- 830933640033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,587 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 54,587 miles
- Test number
- 482248118242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,586 miles (+5,554)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,586 miles
- Test number
- 980557418223
- FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass49,032 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 49,032 miles
- Test number
- 971884507263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,989 miles (+13,777)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,989 miles
- Test number
- 492112107265
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass35,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 35,212 miles
- Test number
- 601276406257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T169 TVW
- Does T169 TVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T169 TVW expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T169 TVW?
- The MOT on T169 TVW expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T169 TVW done?
- T169 TVW was recorded at 109,159 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 4,835 miles a year.
- Has T169 TVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T169 TVW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on T169 TVW 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 T169 TVW find?
- T169 TVW passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; fuel pipe/s corroded; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.
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