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Ford Explorer

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

T358 KBJMOT history

T358 KBJ is a purple petrol Ford Explorer first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
91,827 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T358 KBJ
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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T358 KBJ was last recorded at 91,827 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,122 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,705 miles
Average per year
3,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,827 miles
  • 2025 – 90,122 miles
  • 2024 – 88,506 miles
  • 2023 – 86,086 miles
  • 2022 – 83,009 miles
  • 2021 – 82,765 miles
  • 2020 – 81,319 miles
  • 2018 – 70,709 miles
  • 2017 – 56,200 miles
  • 2016 – 47,611 miles
  • 2015 – 39,382 miles
  • 2014 – 33,963 miles
  • 2013 – 28,440 miles
  • 2012 – 24,427 miles
  • 2011 – 23,626 miles
  • 2010 – 23,001 miles
  • 2009 – 21,381 miles
  • 2008 – 19,788 miles
  • 2007 – 17,971 miles
  • 2006 – 17,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,827 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCreeking from nearside front,advise further inspection
  • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • General surface rust on suspension and chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,827 miles (+1,705)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    871793784794
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCreeking from nearside front,advise further inspection
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
  2. Pass90,122 miles (+1,616)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,122 miles
    Test number
    548324869883
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front shockers are week
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body is under sealed
  3. Pass88,506 miles (+2,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,506 miles
    Test number
    863086648375
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounts are snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body mot items are corroded
  4. Pass86,086 miles (+3,077)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,086 miles
    Test number
    631027856585
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass83,009 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,009 miles
    Test number
    770314714927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 255//70//16 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail82,993 miles (+228)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,993 miles
    Test number
    328365776216
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
  7. Fail82,765 miles (+1,446)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,765 miles
    Test number
    865202522316
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
  8. Pass81,319 miles (+10,610)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    636803592224
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
  9. Pass70,709 miles (+14,509)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,709 miles
    Test number
    670478015358
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel,brake pipes/chassis corroded
  10. Pass56,200 miles (+8,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    600402459626
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass47,611 miles (+8,229)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,611 miles
    Test number
    680266237273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,382 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    996144355181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,316 miles (+5,353)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,316 miles
    Test number
    738121145185
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass33,963 miles (+5,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,963 miles
    Test number
    939331724111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass28,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    847553743141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,438 miles (+4,011)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,438 miles
    Test number
    666923343127
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  17. Pass24,427 miles (+801)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,427 miles
    Test number
    429391152158
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass23,626 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,626 miles
    Test number
    696488141128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,001 miles (+1,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,001 miles
    Test number
    572401540198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass21,381 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,381 miles
    Test number
    282793249127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,788 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,788 miles
    Test number
    821224648135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,971 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,971 miles
    Test number
    674197237163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,366 miles
    Test number
    493902746107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T358 KBJ

Does T358 KBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T358 KBJ is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T358 KBJ?
The MOT on T358 KBJ is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T358 KBJ done?
T358 KBJ was recorded at 91,827 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
Has T358 KBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T358 KBJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T358 KBJ 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 T358 KBJ find?
T358 KBJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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