Ford Explorer
White · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc
T812 SWCMOT history
T812 SWC is a white petrol Ford Explorer first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,589 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 161,589 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,120 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T812 SWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Explorer
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,008 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T812 SWC was last recorded at 161,589 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 3,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 158,235 miles · 22 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,354 miles
- Average per year
- 5,120 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,589 miles
- 2024 – 158,235 miles
- 2023 – 152,115 miles
- 2022 – 149,035 miles
- 2021 – 148,597 miles
- 2020 – 146,027 miles
- 2018 – 143,386 miles
- 2017 – 138,565 miles
- 2016 – 127,438 miles
- 2015 – 123,935 miles
- 2014 – 119,843 miles
- 2013 – 115,802 miles
- 2012 – 113,074 miles
- 2011 – 107,401 miles
- 2010 – 101,509 miles
- 2009 – 91,925 miles
- 2008 – 83,940 miles
- 2007 – 72,694 miles
- 2006 – 64,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,589 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Slight transmission oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,589 miles (+3,354)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 161,589 miles
- Test number
- 722297301690
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,235 miles (+6,120)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 158,235 miles
- Test number
- 157859122710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,115 miles (+3,080)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 152,115 miles
- Test number
- 935217316254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,035 miles (+438)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 149,035 miles
- Test number
- 381505439721
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious parts of vehicle corroded
Pass148,597 miles (+2,570)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 148,597 miles
- Test number
- 956069225615
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParts of vehicle corroded
Pass146,027 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 146,027 miles
- Test number
- 787095422549
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight transmission oil leak
Fail146,027 miles (+2,641)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,027 miles
- Test number
- 963728807635
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight transmission oil leak
Pass143,386 miles (+4,821)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 143,386 miles
- Test number
- 342900053314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,565 miles (+11,127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 138,565 miles
- Test number
- 342045313139
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass127,438 miles (+3,503)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 127,438 miles
- Test number
- 456394445796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,935 miles (+4,092)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 123,935 miles
- Test number
- 157250715157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,843 miles (+4,041)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 119,843 miles
- Test number
- 465286924118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,802 miles (+2,728)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 115,802 miles
- Test number
- 786357323112
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass113,074 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 113,074 miles
- Test number
- 279950832452
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail113,045 miles (+5,644)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,045 miles
- Test number
- 217175922105
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,401 miles (+5,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 107,401 miles
- Test number
- 288734221119
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,509 miles (+9,584)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 101,509 miles
- Test number
- 670746910145
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 91,925 miles
- Test number
- 230132729474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,925 miles (+7,985)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,925 miles
- Test number
- 204850429468
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,940 miles (+11,246)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 83,940 miles
- Test number
- 222376218160
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass72,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 72,694 miles
- Test number
- 231648007126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,690 miles (+8,218)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,690 miles
- Test number
- 374698207156
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass64,472 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 64,472 miles
- Test number
- 590227616181
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear tyres wearing edges
Questions about T812 SWC
- Does T812 SWC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T812 SWC expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T812 SWC?
- The MOT on T812 SWC expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T812 SWC done?
- T812 SWC was recorded at 161,589 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 5,120 miles a year.
- Has T812 SWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T812 SWC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on T812 SWC 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 T812 SWC find?
- T812 SWC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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