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Ford Explorer

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,008 cc

T7 MEWMOT history

T7 MEW is a silver petrol Ford Explorer first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
87,812 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 MEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 MEW was last recorded at 87,812 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,478 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
334 miles
Average per year
1,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,812 miles
  • 2024 – 87,478 miles
  • 2023 – 86,738 miles
  • 2022 – 86,275 miles
  • 2021 – 86,134 miles
  • 2020 – 85,869 miles
  • 2019 – 85,420 miles
  • 2017 – 84,178 miles
  • 2015 – 82,903 miles
  • 2014 – 81,320 miles
  • 2012 – 81,269 miles
  • 2011 – 79,185 miles
  • 2010 – 78,193 miles
  • 2008 – 70,787 miles
  • 2007 – 61,696 miles
  • 2006 – 56,066 miles
  • 2005 – 49,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    103276549137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,812 miles (+334)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    555862024801
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,478 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    833368663824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,477 miles (+739)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,477 miles
    Test number
    362490543123
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,738 miles (+463)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,738 miles
    Test number
    216454192709
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil axle shocker (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroded

  6. Pass86,275 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    754016663318
    • AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroded

  7. Pass86,134 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    344231656053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,088 miles (+219)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,088 miles
    Test number
    489695443277
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,869 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    254960682718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,420 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,420 miles
    Test number
    804126393651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,178 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    504214415958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,903 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    397800247260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,320 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,320 miles
    Test number
    149148934438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,269 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,269 miles
    Test number
    558297092050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,185 miles (+992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,185 miles
    Test number
    157157491428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,193 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,193 miles
    Test number
    551059900176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,182 miles (+7,395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    240532900160
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass70,787 miles (+9,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,787 miles
    Test number
    912281648397
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHand brake getting close to the end of travel

  19. Pass61,696 miles (+5,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    61,696 miles
    Test number
    434805147406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass56,066 miles (+62)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    56,066 miles
    Test number
    420075346436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail56,004 miles (+6,422)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,004 miles
    Test number
    303134836364
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass49,582 miles (+126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,582 miles
    Test number
    964208575244
    • NoteBrake check rear brakes noisey

  23. Fail49,456 miles1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,456 miles
    Test number
    880791875229
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f lower ball joint cover split

Questions about T7 MEW

Does T7 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 MEW is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T7 MEW?
The MOT on T7 MEW is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 MEW done?
T7 MEW was recorded at 87,812 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,899 miles a year.
Has T7 MEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 MEW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T7 MEW 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 T7 MEW find?
T7 MEW passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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