Ford Explorer
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc
T708 MRPMOT history
T708 MRP is a blue petrol Ford Explorer first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,686 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 111,686 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T708 MRP
- 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
- 30 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T708 MRP was last recorded at 111,686 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,236 miles · 19 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 450 miles
- Average per year
- 2,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,686 miles
- 2024 – 111,236 miles
- 2022 – 110,753 miles
- 2021 – 110,087 miles
- 2020 – 109,951 miles
- 2019 – 109,771 miles
- 2018 – 109,357 miles
- 2017 – 108,999 miles
- 2016 – 108,402 miles
- 2015 – 107,590 miles
- 2014 – 106,175 miles
- 2013 – 105,046 miles
- 2012 – 103,470 miles
- 2011 – 100,616 miles
- 2010 – 94,637 miles
- 2009 – 89,587 miles
- 2008 – 82,584 miles
- 2007 – 71,621 miles
- 2006 – 61,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear leaf springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,686 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 111,686 miles
- Test number
- 277339216134
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear leaf springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
Fail111,681 miles (+445)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,681 miles
- Test number
- 463203044970
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear leaf springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
Pass111,236 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 111,236 miles
- Test number
- 887963565838
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to underside of vehicle
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 425836748320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,753 miles (+666)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 110,753 miles
- Test number
- 723173380260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,087 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 110,087 miles
- Test number
- 958694530968
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail110,087 miles (+136)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,087 miles
- Test number
- 567748487604
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass109,951 miles (+180)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 109,951 miles
- Test number
- 237061386994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,771 miles (+414)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 109,771 miles
- Test number
- 296469733214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished between tread
Pass109,357 miles (+358)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 109,357 miles
- Test number
- 412109149797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,999 miles (+597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 108,999 miles
- Test number
- 736409767494
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes heavily corroded
Pass108,402 miles (+812)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 108,402 miles
- Test number
- 392841330867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,590 miles (+1,415)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 107,590 miles
- Test number
- 315043535401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,175 miles (+1,129)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 106,175 miles
- Test number
- 936787114235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,046 miles (+1,576)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 105,046 miles
- Test number
- 696645423234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,470 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,470 miles
- Test number
- 175445712293
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass103,470 miles (+2,854)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 103,470 miles
- Test number
- 728445112262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,616 miles (+5,979)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 100,616 miles
- Test number
- 508032571137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,637 miles (+5,050)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 94,637 miles
- Test number
- 213997080111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 89,587 miles
- Test number
- 920784609298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,587 miles (+7,003)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,587 miles
- Test number
- 342953409207
- DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass82,584 miles (+10,963)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 82,584 miles
- Test number
- 834027798174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 71,621 miles
- Test number
- 261220127139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,621 miles (+9,673)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,621 miles
- Test number
- 684320627183
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass61,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 61,948 miles
- Test number
- 602242326102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T708 MRP
- Does T708 MRP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T708 MRP is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T708 MRP?
- The MOT on T708 MRP is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T708 MRP done?
- T708 MRP was recorded at 111,686 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,460 miles a year.
- Has T708 MRP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T708 MRP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T708 MRP 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 T708 MRP find?
- T708 MRP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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