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Ford Explorer

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

T713 SFLMOT history

T713 SFL is a silver petrol Ford Explorer first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 84,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,961 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T713 SFL
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
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T713 SFL was last recorded at 84,961 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,960 miles · 15 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,961 miles
  • 2025 – 84,313 miles
  • 2024 – 83,334 miles
  • 2023 – 82,311 miles
  • 2022 – 81,539 miles
  • 2021 – 80,221 miles
  • 2020 – 78,684 miles
  • 2019 – 77,127 miles
  • 2018 – 73,887 miles
  • 2017 – 71,740 miles
  • 2016 – 70,250 miles
  • 2015 – 69,280 miles
  • 2014 – 68,009 miles
  • 2013 – 66,889 miles
  • 2012 – 65,414 miles
  • 2011 – 64,142 miles
  • 2010 – 61,753 miles
  • 2009 – 56,439 miles
  • 2008 – 50,573 miles
  • 2007 – 44,135 miles
  • 2006 – 37,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,961 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,961 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,961 miles
    Test number
    582339242840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,960 miles (+647)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    592320374344
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass84,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    930928967564
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail84,313 miles (+979)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    126805256944
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,334 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,334 miles
    Test number
    656246268122
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail83,334 miles (+1,023)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,334 miles
    Test number
    566532343584
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    205711250416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,311 miles (+772)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    449472146287
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass81,539 miles (+1,318)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,539 miles
    Test number
    707268827083
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass80,221 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,221 miles
    Test number
    447776214804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    715836514428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,684 miles (+1,557)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    317280837128
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass77,127 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    77,127 miles
    Test number
    285118475465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,126 miles (+3,239)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,126 miles
    Test number
    666617807092
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass73,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,887 miles
    Test number
    346072962928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,886 miles (+2,146)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,886 miles
    Test number
    549343963770
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake reading low

  17. Pass71,740 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,740 miles
    Test number
    898916301711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,736 miles (+1,486)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,736 miles
    Test number
    211588159796
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  19. Pass70,250 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,250 miles
    Test number
    418736944608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass69,280 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    787368545148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    885836054102
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  22. Fail68,009 miles (+1,120)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    706705554168
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  23. Pass66,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    326003743149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,889 miles (+1,475)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    225133043180
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  25. Pass65,414 miles (+1,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    398825342176
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  26. Pass64,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    207138851162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,142 miles (+2,389)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    385321931137
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass61,753 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    670811730182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,439 miles
    Test number
    222336529464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail56,439 miles (+5,866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,439 miles
    Test number
    770386629176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Fail50,573 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    531602328143
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass50,573 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    930792528135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass44,135 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,135 miles
    Test number
    840326417135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass37,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,882 miles
    Test number
    951674016115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail37,882 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,882 miles
    Test number
    943314916105
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T713 SFL

Does T713 SFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T713 SFL is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T713 SFL?
The MOT on T713 SFL is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T713 SFL done?
T713 SFL was recorded at 84,961 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 2,337 miles a year.
Has T713 SFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T713 SFL has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T713 SFL 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 T713 SFL find?
T713 SFL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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