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Ford Explorer

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

T211 AFXMOT history

T211 AFX is a red petrol Ford Explorer first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,055 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T211 AFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T211 AFX was last recorded at 119,055 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,509 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,546 miles
Average per year
4,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,055 miles
  • 2025 – 113,509 miles
  • 2023 – 107,521 miles
  • 2022 – 101,149 miles
  • 2021 – 97,521 miles
  • 2020 – 94,798 miles
  • 2019 – 90,384 miles
  • 2018 – 75,948 miles
  • 2017 – 74,185 miles
  • 2016 – 73,992 miles
  • 2015 – 72,829 miles
  • 2014 – 70,829 miles
  • 2013 – 69,252 miles
  • 2012 – 67,987 miles
  • 2011 – 64,567 miles
  • 2010 – 58,830 miles
  • 2009 – 52,950 miles
  • 2008 – 47,514 miles
  • 2007 – 41,619 miles
  • 2006 – 35,061 miles
  • 2005 – 32,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,055 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Surface corrosion to chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,055 miles (+5,546)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,055 miles
    Test number
    537799956318
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,509 miles (+5,988)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,509 miles
    Test number
    614778518641
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass107,521 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,521 miles
    Test number
    618009836832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,149 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,149 miles
    Test number
    616836817808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,521 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    610162976938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,798 miles (+14)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,798 miles
    Test number
    994346973648
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis

  7. Fail94,784 miles (+4,400)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,784 miles
    Test number
    895435574101
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis

  8. Pass90,384 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,384 miles
    Test number
    875911211700
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil leak from axle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak front axle from diff

  9. Fail90,383 miles (+14,435)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    275216608175
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck under seat (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil leak from axle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak front axle from diff

  10. Pass75,948 miles (+1,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    594109440572
    • AdvisoryFront Seats missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides shock absorbers weak

  11. Pass74,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    522685399348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Seats missing at time of test

  12. Fail74,185 miles (+193)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    514125058748
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Seats missing at time of test

  13. Pass73,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,992 miles
    Test number
    459687627871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,992 miles (+1,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,992 miles
    Test number
    417548380853
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass72,829 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,829 miles
    Test number
    948135175120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,829 miles (+1,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,829 miles
    Test number
    299497474115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail69,252 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,252 miles
    Test number
    415439263159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass69,252 miles (+1,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,252 miles
    Test number
    638989563140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass67,987 miles (+3,420)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,987 miles
    Test number
    598053772181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Pass64,567 miles (+5,737)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    805067661104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

  21. Pass58,830 miles (+5,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,830 miles
    Test number
    693511560185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail52,950 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,950 miles
    Test number
    221562569163
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass52,950 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,950 miles
    Test number
    932322969155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,514 miles (+5,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,514 miles
    Test number
    772247658136
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass41,619 miles (+6,558)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,619 miles
    Test number
    553335767138
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs coroding.
    • NoteSmall chips in front screen.

  26. Pass35,061 miles (+97)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,061 miles
    Test number
    952203776184
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront discs starting to corode.
    • NoteRear cross axle brake pipe coroding.
    • NoteSmallchips in front screen

  27. Fail34,964 miles (+2,297)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,964 miles
    Test number
    472626066122
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass32,667 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    32,667 miles
    Test number
    572447365164
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary and intermittently judder

Questions about T211 AFX

Does T211 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T211 AFX is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T211 AFX?
The MOT on T211 AFX is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T211 AFX done?
T211 AFX was recorded at 119,055 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,197 miles a year.
Has T211 AFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T211 AFX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T211 AFX 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 T211 AFX find?
T211 AFX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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