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Ford Explorer

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

T440 BLPMOT history

T440 BLP is a blue petrol Ford Explorer first used on 25 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2023
Mileage
166,930 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T440 BLP
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
25 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T440 BLP was last recorded at 166,930 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 3,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,580 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,350 miles
Average per year
5,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,930 miles
  • 2022 – 163,580 miles
  • 2021 – 158,798 miles
  • 2020 – 155,294 miles
  • 2019 – 148,940 miles
  • 2018 – 143,839 miles
  • 2017 – 138,397 miles
  • 2016 – 133,413 miles
  • 2015 – 127,837 miles
  • 2014 – 123,327 miles
  • 2013 – 118,825 miles
  • 2012 – 112,833 miles
  • 2011 – 107,163 miles
  • 2010 – 100,545 miles
  • 2009 – 93,431 miles
  • 2008 – 85,769 miles
  • 2007 – 79,517 miles
  • 2006 – 73,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,930 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear tyres cracking

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,930 miles (+3,350)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,930 miles
    Test number
    795820015982
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass163,580 miles (+18)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,580 miles
    Test number
    173636088046
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail163,562 miles (+4,764)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,562 miles
    Test number
    413145774433
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass158,798 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,798 miles
    Test number
    987655028525
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Fail158,797 miles (+3,503)1 dangerous2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,797 miles
    Test number
    825887219130
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass155,294 miles (+6,354)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,294 miles
    Test number
    840844474269
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass148,940 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,940 miles
    Test number
    668240225317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    143,839 miles
    Test number
    993433846768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,839 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,839 miles
    Test number
    845047966773
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail143,839 miles (+5,442)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,839 miles
    Test number
    526100378529
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass138,397 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,397 miles
    Test number
    417999098352
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail138,384 miles (+4,971)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,384 miles
    Test number
    114888755610
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass133,413 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    235341835802
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn inner edges

  14. Fail133,413 miles (+5,576)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    121976492607
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass127,837 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,837 miles
    Test number
    845686095175
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteGeneral rust under car
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
    • NoteShock absorbors weak

  16. Fail127,837 miles (+4,510)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,837 miles
    Test number
    259506895405
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteGeneral rust under car
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteRear tyres cracking
    • NoteShock absorbors weak

  17. Pass123,327 miles (+4,502)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,327 miles
    Test number
    246701094168
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteGeneral rust under car
    • NoteRear discs rusty
    • NoteSuspension shock absorbors weak

  18. Pass118,825 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    118,825 miles
    Test number
    608267203297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteExhaust brackets broken advise

  19. Fail118,825 miles (+5,992)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,825 miles
    Test number
    245548293482
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteExhaust brackets broken advise

  20. Pass112,833 miles (+5,670)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,833 miles
    Test number
    257520602250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteExhaust centre box mounting adrift
    • NoteFront no plate deteriorated
    • NoteP.a.s pipes corroded

  21. Pass107,163 miles (+6,618)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,163 miles
    Test number
    346739891194
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades have splits.
    • NoteExhaust centre box mounting broken.
    • NoteFront no plate marked/cracked.

  22. Pass100,545 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    100,545 miles
    Test number
    161181500207
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBonnet struts weak,single tone horn,improvised exhaust mount.
    • NoteFront No plate starting to deteriorate

  23. Fail100,545 miles (+7,114)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,545 miles
    Test number
    173730600263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBonnet struts weak,single tone horn,improvised exhaust mount.
    • NoteFront No plate starting to deteriorate

  24. Pass93,431 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    93,431 miles
    Test number
    452543109247
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront n; plate slight deteriorated

  25. Fail93,429 miles (+7,660)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,429 miles
    Test number
    421888599198
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront n; plate slight deteriorated

  26. Pass85,769 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,769 miles
    Test number
    213574708230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,766 miles (+6,249)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,766 miles
    Test number
    344118498150
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass79,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    814845287140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail79,517 miles (+6,431)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    970295787149
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.

  30. Pass73,086 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,086 miles
    Test number
    383392006224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake hoses/pipes corroded,rattle from exhaust?front No plate cracked.

Questions about T440 BLP

Does T440 BLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T440 BLP expired on 19 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T440 BLP?
The MOT on T440 BLP expired on 19 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T440 BLP done?
T440 BLP was recorded at 166,930 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 5,400 miles a year.
Has T440 BLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T440 BLP has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T440 BLP 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 T440 BLP find?
T440 BLP failed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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