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Ford Explorer

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc

T931 SDAMOT history

T931 SDA is a green petrol Ford Explorer first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
149,531 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T931 SDA
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T931 SDA was last recorded at 149,531 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 2,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,738 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,793 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,531 miles
  • 2022 – 146,738 miles
  • 2021 – 144,059 miles
  • 2020 – 143,061 miles
  • 2019 – 141,208 miles
  • 2018 – 139,267 miles
  • 2017 – 137,484 miles
  • 2016 – 137,249 miles
  • 2015 – 136,900 miles
  • 2014 – 134,740 miles
  • 2013 – 132,007 miles
  • 2012 – 128,381 miles
  • 2011 – 125,142 miles
  • 2010 – 120,366 miles
  • 2009 – 114,903 miles
  • 2008 – 106,999 miles
  • 2007 – 96,830 miles
  • 2006 – 87,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,531 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Inner sill corroded in non prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,531 miles (+2,793)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,531 miles
    Test number
    768918645659
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,738 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,738 miles
    Test number
    755581870262
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded in non prescribed area

  3. Fail146,737 miles (+2,678)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,737 miles
    Test number
    665157363246
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded in non prescribed area

  4. Pass144,059 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,059 miles
    Test number
    732319291025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mounting badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill heavily corroded

  5. Fail144,052 miles (+991)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,052 miles
    Test number
    707963184627
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bushing worn/excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer body mounting excessively corroded,likely to fail on impact
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill panel excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak /blow

  6. Pass143,061 miles (+1,853)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    143,061 miles
    Test number
    556093328199
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,208 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,208 miles
    Test number
    705227148714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,267 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,267 miles
    Test number
    781221342473
    • AdvisoryAll under body corroded slight

  9. Pass137,484 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,484 miles
    Test number
    882414509131
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion ALL UNDER BODY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass137,249 miles (+349)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,249 miles
    Test number
    278111639448
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion behind wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle support u bolt bracket (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion behind wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle support u bolt bracket (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass136,900 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,900 miles
    Test number
    398442135122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,740 miles (+2,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    134,740 miles
    Test number
    756331544141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass132,007 miles (+3,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,007 miles
    Test number
    737300043195
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass128,381 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,381 miles
    Test number
    448262732112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail128,342 miles (+3,200)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,342 miles
    Test number
    895053022127
    • FailureBrake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass125,142 miles (+4,776)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    125,142 miles
    Test number
    359160441182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSMELL OF FUEL AROUND FILLER NECK NO SIGN OF LEAKS

  17. Pass120,366 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    120,366 miles
    Test number
    170022240154
    • NoteRear diff staring to leak

  18. Fail120,366 miles (+5,463)3 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,366 miles
    Test number
    513021740164
    • DangerousHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear diff staring to leak

  19. Pass114,903 miles (+7,904)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    114,903 miles
    Test number
    462214839197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    721416638125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,999 miles (+10,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    231734038155
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass96,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,830 miles
    Test number
    620641637140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,830 miles (+9,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,830 miles
    Test number
    420730737162
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  24. Pass87,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    353456436182
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T931 SDA

Does T931 SDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T931 SDA expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T931 SDA?
The MOT on T931 SDA expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T931 SDA done?
T931 SDA was recorded at 149,531 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has T931 SDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T931 SDA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T931 SDA 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 T931 SDA find?
T931 SDA failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 10 major defects: central exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills, and 7 more.

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