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Ford Explorer

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

T502 SNOMOT history

T502 SNO is a blue petrol Ford Explorer first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2025
Mileage
102,817 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T502 SNO
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
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T502 SNO was last recorded at 102,817 miles on 26 Aug 2024, 992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,825 miles · 10 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
992 miles
Average per year
2,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,817 miles
  • 2023 – 101,825 miles
  • 2022 – 98,394 miles
  • 2021 – 95,327 miles
  • 2020 – 94,722 miles
  • 2019 – 94,387 miles
  • 2018 – 93,838 miles
  • 2017 – 88,729 miles
  • 2016 – 84,841 miles
  • 2015 – 83,024 miles
  • 2014 – 81,213 miles
  • 2013 – 80,108 miles
  • 2012 – 79,675 miles
  • 2011 – 75,539 miles
  • 2010 – 74,350 miles
  • 2009 – 73,178 miles
  • 2008 – 71,659 miles
  • 2007 – 67,983 miles
  • 2006 – 61,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,817 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,817 miles (+992)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    819503286509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass101,825 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,825 miles
    Test number
    958154502786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,394 miles (+3,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    497826522845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass95,327 miles (+605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,327 miles
    Test number
    841826971679
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass94,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,722 miles
    Test number
    156481377208
    • AdvisoryChassis legs have slight corrosion (all)

  6. Fail94,722 miles (+335)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,722 miles
    Test number
    764080961616
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis legs have slight corrosion (all)

  7. Pass94,387 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,387 miles
    Test number
    784326187293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,838 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    971878755304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail93,836 miles (+5,107)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,836 miles
    Test number
    282832475652
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,729 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,729 miles
    Test number
    292780322766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,841 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,841 miles
    Test number
    823845664608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,828 miles (+1,804)16 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    956045058956
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested leaking (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure brake valve (3.6.I.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass83,024 miles (+1,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,024 miles
    Test number
    988489795120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass81,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,213 miles
    Test number
    636350824274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,213 miles (+1,105)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,213 miles
    Test number
    348430524265
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront metal brake pipes rusty
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes rusty
    • NoteStone chip on near side front screen

  16. Pass80,108 miles (+433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    108752123298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass79,675 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    419545612258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,671 miles (+4,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    448413002282
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass75,539 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,539 miles
    Test number
    809116001248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass74,350 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    780177800279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,178 miles
    Test number
    284246729477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,178 miles (+1,519)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,178 miles
    Test number
    982656629122
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust and tail pipe corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low / uneven on n/s/f

  23. Pass71,659 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    153294338189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,983 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,983 miles
    Test number
    273375237173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    270955946423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,505 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    842834846168
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about T502 SNO

Does T502 SNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T502 SNO expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T502 SNO?
The MOT on T502 SNO expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T502 SNO done?
T502 SNO was recorded at 102,817 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2024, an average of 2,263 miles a year.
Has T502 SNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T502 SNO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T502 SNO 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 T502 SNO find?
T502 SNO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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