
Ford Explorer
Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc
V42 OKNMOT history
V42 OKN is a multi-colour petrol Ford Explorer first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 142,029 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V42 OKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Explorer
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,008 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V42 OKN was last recorded at 142,029 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 142,024 miles · 31 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 142,029 miles
- 2021 – 140,449 miles
- 2020 – 140,061 miles
- 2019 – 136,356 miles
- 2018 – 132,705 miles
- 2017 – 125,374 miles
- 2016 – 121,139 miles
- 2015 – 119,386 miles
- 2013 – 117,455 miles
- 2012 – 109,560 miles
- 2011 – 105,071 miles
- 2009 – 93,918 miles
- 2008 – 80,849 miles
- 2007 – 71,259 miles
- 2006 – 58,623 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,029 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 142,029 miles
- Test number
- 442507659648
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail142,024 miles (+1,575)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,024 miles
- Test number
- 374287728972
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass140,449 miles (+9)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- 140,449 miles
- Test number
- 290175631259
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail140,440 miles (+379)2 dangerous13 major2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,440 miles
- Test number
- 723789533153
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf springs mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested Vehicle in a unsafe conditions (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to front join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass140,061 miles (+3,705)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 140,061 miles
- Test number
- 828398654933
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLong handbrake travel 17% effort
Pass136,356 miles2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 136,356 miles
- Test number
- 497936386937
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail136,356 miles (+3,651)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,356 miles
- Test number
- 727834177783
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,705 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 132,705 miles
- Test number
- 997191921255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,645 miles (+7,271)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,645 miles
- Test number
- 911261263368
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,374 miles (+4,235)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 125,374 miles
- Test number
- 540591035192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,139 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 121,139 miles
- Test number
- 331283819224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail121,139 miles (+1,753)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,139 miles
- Test number
- 878259111781
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrakes not tested pads worn out
- AdvisoryEmissions not tested exhaust leak
Pass119,386 miles (+1,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 119,386 miles
- Test number
- 145336815059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,455 miles8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 117,455 miles
- Test number
- 625053553389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail117,455 miles (+2,961)2 failures12 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,455 miles
- Test number
- 428932653352
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass114,494 miles (+4,934)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 114,494 miles
- Test number
- 778030313046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail109,560 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,560 miles
- Test number
- 678505102071
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass109,560 miles (+4,489)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 109,560 miles
- Test number
- 888475002075
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass105,071 miles (+11,153)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 105,071 miles
- Test number
- 537303011041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,918 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 93,918 miles
- Test number
- 222065869341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,918 miles (+13,069)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,918 miles
- Test number
- 914286659343
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,849 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,849 miles
- Test number
- 343806068208
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass80,849 miles (+9,590)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 80,849 miles
- Test number
- 633426568241
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass71,259 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 71,259 miles
- Test number
- 924225997283
- NoteAux belt cracking
- NoteFront ands rear tyres light cracking
- NoteFront diff oil seal leaking and oil leak from bell housaing
- NoteSurface corrosion rear metal brake lines
- NoteSurface corrosion suspension, steering ands braking components
Fail71,259 miles (+12,636)1 failure4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,259 miles
- Test number
- 342175297271
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAux belt cracking
- NoteFront ands rear tyres light cracking
- NoteFront diff oil seal leaking and oil leak from bell housaing
- NoteSurface corrosion rear metal brake lines
- NoteSurface corrosion suspension, steering ands braking components
Fail58,623 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,623 miles
- Test number
- 460719396234
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass58,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 58,623 miles
- Test number
- 962959496234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V42 OKN
- Does V42 OKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V42 OKN expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V42 OKN?
- The MOT on V42 OKN expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V42 OKN done?
- V42 OKN was recorded at 142,029 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 5,123 miles a year.
- Has V42 OKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V42 OKN has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on V42 OKN 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 V42 OKN find?
- V42 OKN passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; general underside corrosion, and 2 more.
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