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Ford Explorer

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

T34 RTAMOT history

T34 RTA is a blue petrol Ford Explorer first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2023
Mileage
143,520 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T34 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2023
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T34 RTA was last recorded at 143,520 miles on 3 May 2022, 2,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,976 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,544 miles
Average per year
5,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,520 miles
  • 2021 – 140,976 miles
  • 2020 – 138,917 miles
  • 2019 – 134,735 miles
  • 2018 – 131,625 miles
  • 2017 – 129,019 miles
  • 2016 – 128,950 miles
  • 2015 – 122,485 miles
  • 2014 – 114,318 miles
  • 2013 – 104,825 miles
  • 2012 – 95,732 miles
  • 2011 – 86,464 miles
  • 2010 – 78,240 miles
  • 2009 – 71,068 miles
  • 2008 – 65,696 miles
  • 2007 – 63,006 miles
  • 2006 – 60,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,520 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise both rear brakes binding slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAdvise front and centre exhaust blowing slightly
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,520 miles (+2,544)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,520 miles
    Test number
    832376920875
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and centre exhaust blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,976 miles (+2,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    140,976 miles
    Test number
    656981114481
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust is blowing from centre section
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,917 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    138,917 miles
    Test number
    373540534101
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail138,885 miles (+4,150)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,885 miles
    Test number
    628731716133
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,735 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,735 miles
    Test number
    170388734201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,625 miles (+2,606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    758290457146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAdvise all wheels have spacers fitted

  7. Pass129,019 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,019 miles
    Test number
    525435882376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,998 miles (+48)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,998 miles
    Test number
    529875967732
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass128,950 miles (+6,465)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,950 miles
    Test number
    757829870867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass122,485 miles (+8,167)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    168795865074
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass114,318 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,318 miles
    Test number
    296544564047
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise slight rattle from auxzilery drive belt tensioner

  12. Fail114,318 miles (+9,493)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,318 miles
    Test number
    155404564462
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise slight rattle from auxzilery drive belt tensioner

  13. Pass104,825 miles (+9,093)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,825 miles
    Test number
    367761173076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,732 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    166367962437
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar links have movement.

  15. Fail95,732 miles (+9,268)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    528737762003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar links have movement.

  16. Pass86,464 miles (+8,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,464 miles
    Test number
    146675671081
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass78,240 miles (+7,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,240 miles
    Test number
    891277660022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass71,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,068 miles
    Test number
    683521279089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail71,068 miles (+5,372)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,068 miles
    Test number
    174731779097
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass65,696 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    552362598003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,006 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    800680687018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,912 miles
    Test number
    790085076060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T34 RTA

Does T34 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T34 RTA expired on 14 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T34 RTA?
The MOT on T34 RTA expired on 14 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T34 RTA done?
T34 RTA was recorded at 143,520 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 5,121 miles a year.
Has T34 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T34 RTA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on T34 RTA 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 T34 RTA find?
T34 RTA passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; advise both rear brakes binding slightly, and 6 more.

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