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Ford Explorer

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,000 cc

T4 XYLMOT history

T4 XYL is a black petrol Ford Explorer first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,017 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 XYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 XYL was last recorded at 160,017 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,588 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,429 miles
Average per year
5,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,017 miles
  • 2025 – 158,588 miles
  • 2024 – 157,073 miles
  • 2023 – 153,315 miles
  • 2022 – 152,177 miles
  • 2021 – 150,147 miles
  • 2020 – 148,082 miles
  • 2019 – 147,200 miles
  • 2018 – 146,085 miles
  • 2017 – 140,407 miles
  • 2014 – 119,128 miles
  • 2013 – 115,194 miles
  • 2012 – 106,950 miles
  • 2011 – 99,517 miles
  • 2010 – 89,779 miles
  • 2009 – 80,020 miles
  • 2008 – 72,007 miles
  • 2007 – 65,001 miles
  • 2006 – 31,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,017 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,017 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,017 miles
    Test number
    454473050480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,588 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,588 miles
    Test number
    386339812403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,073 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,073 miles
    Test number
    101357285972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,315 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,315 miles
    Test number
    287917996451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,177 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,177 miles
    Test number
    625849908047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,147 miles (+2,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,147 miles
    Test number
    279893071640
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass148,082 miles (+882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,082 miles
    Test number
    966189019919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass147,200 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,200 miles
    Test number
    142256341703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,085 miles (+5,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,085 miles
    Test number
    307307606684
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass140,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    140,407 miles
    Test number
    356033263058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass209,273 km (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    209,273 km
    Test number
    306084065073
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inners (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack end n/s/f
  12. Fail209,223 km2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,223 km
    Test number
    442870729641
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH SIDES TO CALIPERS (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySight play in steering rack inner joint N/S
  13. Pass119,128 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,128 miles
    Test number
    716825594030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,194 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,194 miles
    Test number
    289235513103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,950 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,950 miles
    Test number
    245311102131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,517 miles (+9,738)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    729648911100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,779 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,779 miles
    Test number
    753830600143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,020 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,020 miles
    Test number
    900427599092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,007 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    634579498032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    582531217110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,001 miles (+33,413)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    202301217154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass31,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,588 miles
    Test number
    981891116176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,918 miles
    Test number
    391721216118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 XYL

Does T4 XYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 XYL is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 XYL?
The MOT on T4 XYL is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 XYL done?
T4 XYL was recorded at 160,017 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,242 miles a year.
Has T4 XYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 XYL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on T4 XYL 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 T4 XYL find?
T4 XYL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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