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Ford Explorer

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

T850 MKLMOT history

T850 MKL is a green petrol Ford Explorer first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,431 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T850 MKL
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T850 MKL was last recorded at 85,431 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,947 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,484 miles
Average per year
1,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,431 miles
  • 2024 – 83,947 miles
  • 2023 – 82,208 miles
  • 2022 – 80,986 miles
  • 2021 – 79,655 miles
  • 2020 – 78,860 miles
  • 2019 – 77,301 miles
  • 2018 – 75,829 miles
  • 2017 – 74,272 miles
  • 2016 – 71,883 miles
  • 2015 – 70,303 miles
  • 2014 – 68,271 miles
  • 2013 – 66,486 miles
  • 2011 – 62,917 miles
  • 2010 – 57,917 miles
  • 2009 – 53,211 miles
  • 2008 – 51,975 miles
  • 2007 – 50,227 miles
  • 2006 – 47,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,431 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe rear covered in coil wire (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,431 miles (+1,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,431 miles
    Test number
    233714330530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass83,947 miles (+1,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,947 miles
    Test number
    116715697935
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass82,208 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,208 miles
    Test number
    561894851395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,205 miles (+1,219)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    165389004808
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust holed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass80,986 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,986 miles
    Test number
    592804509206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,655 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,655 miles
    Test number
    774954098393
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass78,860 miles (+1,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,860 miles
    Test number
    725161463928
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass77,301 miles (+1,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,301 miles
    Test number
    875005693634
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass75,829 miles (+1,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,829 miles
    Test number
    992855546610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass74,272 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    727349699815
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main pipe rear covered in coil wire (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail74,256 miles (+2,373)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,256 miles
    Test number
    382107647569
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main pipe rear covered in coil wire (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass71,883 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,883 miles
    Test number
    422923508306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail71,868 miles (+1,565)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,868 miles
    Test number
    977038726799
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass70,303 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,303 miles
    Test number
    146053135198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,271 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,271 miles
    Test number
    349232034194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,486 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    697856103197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,917 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,917 miles
    Test number
    376770371205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,917 miles (+4,706)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,917 miles
    Test number
    210357370280
    • NoteFront tyres on limit

  19. Pass53,211 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,211 miles
    Test number
    340098459479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,975 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,975 miles
    Test number
    280792978493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,935 miles (+1,708)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    241928068411
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteF vtyres wearing on inner edges

  22. Pass50,227 miles (+3,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,227 miles
    Test number
    274241597115
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    901032096147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T850 MKL

Does T850 MKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T850 MKL is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T850 MKL?
The MOT on T850 MKL is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T850 MKL done?
T850 MKL was recorded at 85,431 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 1,986 miles a year.
Has T850 MKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T850 MKL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T850 MKL 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 T850 MKL find?
T850 MKL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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