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Ford Explorer

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

T653 LVWMOT history

T653 LVW is a silver petrol Ford Explorer first used on 24 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,049 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T653 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T653 LVW was last recorded at 90,049 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,770 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
279 miles
Average per year
2,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,049 miles
  • 2025 – 89,770 miles
  • 2023 – 89,074 miles
  • 2022 – 86,938 miles
  • 2020 – 84,438 miles
  • 2019 – 83,755 miles
  • 2018 – 80,918 miles
  • 2017 – 78,374 miles
  • 2016 – 76,008 miles
  • 2015 – 73,250 miles
  • 2014 – 72,068 miles
  • 2013 – 69,368 miles
  • 2012 – 66,407 miles
  • 2011 – 62,322 miles
  • 2010 – 55,847 miles
  • 2009 – 52,037 miles
  • 2008 – 48,970 miles
  • 2007 – 43,007 miles
  • 2006 – 34,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,049 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/f outrigger corroded fuel filler pipes corroding all shock absorbers corroding

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,049 miles (+279)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,049 miles
    Test number
    517321199466
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outrigger corroded fuel filler pipes corroding all shock absorbers corroding

  2. Pass89,770 miles (+696)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    266788090259
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass89,074 miles (+2,136)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,074 miles
    Test number
    387126568569
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,938 miles (+1,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,938 miles
    Test number
    536957480535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,862 miles (+1,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,862 miles
    Test number
    184225523095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass84,438 miles (+683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,438 miles
    Test number
    208379848980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoils on rear brake pipes corroded

  7. Pass83,755 miles (+2,837)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,755 miles
    Test number
    886973451373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass80,918 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    762528780115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail80,912 miles (+2,538)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    783814763867
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake hoses metal corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f out rigger corroding

  10. Pass78,374 miles (+2,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    164960406613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f out rigger corroding,o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

  11. Pass76,008 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    650825742483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass73,250 miles (+1,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,250 miles
    Test number
    919267665106
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

  13. Pass72,068 miles (+23)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,068 miles
    Test number
    859234384161
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s/f brake is binding slightly.

  14. Fail72,045 miles (+2,677)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,045 miles
    Test number
    386009364197
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.o/s/f brake is binding slightly.

  15. Pass69,368 miles (+2,961)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,368 miles
    Test number
    915609673134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge handbrake lever high

  16. Pass66,407 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    136562492101
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on inner edge,handbrake lever high.

  17. Fail66,406 miles (+4,084)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,406 miles
    Test number
    567465082162
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on inner edge,handbrake lever high.

  18. Pass62,322 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,322 miles
    Test number
    299847751437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,222 miles (+6,375)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,222 miles
    Test number
    406575141186
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

  20. Pass55,847 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,847 miles
    Test number
    300593670135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass52,037 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    662976769189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,970 miles (+5,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,970 miles
    Test number
    401255178122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass43,007 miles (+8,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,007 miles
    Test number
    814781677191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass34,794 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,794 miles
    Test number
    552337066142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,714 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,714 miles
    Test number
    111374166176
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T653 LVW

Does T653 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T653 LVW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T653 LVW?
The MOT on T653 LVW is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T653 LVW done?
T653 LVW was recorded at 90,049 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,820 miles a year.
Has T653 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T653 LVW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T653 LVW 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 T653 LVW find?
T653 LVW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; o/s/f outrigger corroded fuel filler pipes corroding all shock absorbers corroding.

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