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Ford Explorer

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

T717 TVXMOT history

T717 TVX is a green petrol Ford Explorer first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
109,471 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T717 TVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T717 TVX was last recorded at 109,471 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 3,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,953 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,518 miles
Average per year
2,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,471 miles
  • 2024 – 105,953 miles
  • 2022 – 105,704 miles
  • 2021 – 105,288 miles
  • 2020 – 104,747 miles
  • 2018 – 103,528 miles
  • 2016 – 100,881 miles
  • 2015 – 97,869 miles
  • 2014 – 93,374 miles
  • 2013 – 82,213 miles
  • 2012 – 77,623 miles
  • 2011 – 74,354 miles
  • 2010 – 72,388 miles
  • 2009 – 69,578 miles
  • 2008 – 67,229 miles
  • 2007 – 64,978 miles
  • 2006 – 62,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,471 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,471 miles (+3,518)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    420596730855
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,953 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    669366992657
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  3. Fail105,953 miles (+249)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,953 miles
    Test number
    482346228681
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure hangers (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  4. Pass105,704 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,704 miles
    Test number
    121015894171
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  5. Fail105,704 miles (+416)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,704 miles
    Test number
    661623043218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  6. Pass105,288 miles (+541)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,288 miles
    Test number
    356824671064
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front Diff Pinion Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Has Surface Rust

  7. Pass104,747 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,747 miles
    Test number
    415324463945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,528 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,528 miles
    Test number
    515300410478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,981 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,981 miles
    Test number
    623050498757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,881 miles (+3,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,881 miles
    Test number
    233438957521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass97,869 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    514451188559
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisorySide lights dim

  12. Fail97,845 miles (+4,471)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    462154501509
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axcel (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass93,374 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,374 miles
    Test number
    656735274238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,371 miles (+11,158)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,371 miles
    Test number
    439563674274
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass82,213 miles (+4,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,213 miles
    Test number
    378835273448
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass77,623 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,623 miles
    Test number
    625249672223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,354 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,354 miles
    Test number
    196708171284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,388 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,388 miles
    Test number
    334066860471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,578 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,578 miles
    Test number
    631449079263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,229 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    970143178248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,978 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,978 miles
    Test number
    104666877263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    191056876287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T717 TVX

Does T717 TVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T717 TVX expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T717 TVX?
The MOT on T717 TVX expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T717 TVX done?
T717 TVX was recorded at 109,471 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 2,484 miles a year.
Has T717 TVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T717 TVX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T717 TVX 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 T717 TVX find?
T717 TVX passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front upper steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front upper steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; general under body corrosion, and 4 more.

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