Ford Explorer
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc
V43 GOOMOT history
V43 GOO is a green petrol Ford Explorer first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,189 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 92,189 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V43 GOO
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V43 GOO was last recorded at 92,189 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,189 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 92,189 miles
- 2024 – 89,494 miles
- 2023 – 88,394 miles
- 2022 – 85,504 miles
- 2021 – 83,638 miles
- 2020 – 82,797 miles
- 2019 – 80,758 miles
- 2017 – 80,247 miles
- 2016 – 78,517 miles
- 2015 – 76,100 miles
- 2014 – 73,633 miles
- 2013 – 71,672 miles
- 2012 – 69,786 miles
- 2011 – 67,774 miles
- 2010 – 65,857 miles
- 2009 – 63,724 miles
- 2008 – 61,007 miles
- 2007 – 57,892 miles
- 2006 – 54,679 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,189 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,189 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 92,189 miles
- Test number
- 551349830183
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension rusty
Fail92,189 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,189 miles
- Test number
- 481305174490
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension rusty
Fail92,189 miles (+2,695)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,189 miles
- Test number
- 731062343070
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension rusty
Pass89,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 89,494 miles
- Test number
- 844020559043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,494 miles (+1,100)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,494 miles
- Test number
- 533712101294
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass88,394 miles (+2,208)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 88,394 miles
- Test number
- 525626887056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,186 miles (+682)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 86,186 miles
- Test number
- 137841780326
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
Pass85,504 miles (+1,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 85,504 miles
- Test number
- 432722965019
- AdvisoryFront Tyres Worn Inner Edge
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,638 miles (+841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 83,638 miles
- Test number
- 422088185493
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,797 miles (+2,039)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 82,797 miles
- Test number
- 945909251394
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,758 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 80,758 miles
- Test number
- 411456950362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,754 miles (+507)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,754 miles
- Test number
- 283077380859
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,247 miles (+1,730)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 80,247 miles
- Test number
- 302348507974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)
Pass78,517 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 78,517 miles
- Test number
- 967420616133
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints slight play
Pass76,100 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 76,100 miles
- Test number
- 815241295007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail76,100 miles (+2,467)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,100 miles
- Test number
- 166531295400
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,633 miles (+1,961)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 73,633 miles
- Test number
- 536493994060
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteFront b/discs pitted inner faces
Pass71,672 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 71,672 miles
- Test number
- 997454593067
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear no plate deteriorating
Fail71,672 miles (+1,886)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,672 miles
- Test number
- 726244693074
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear no plate deteriorating
Pass69,786 miles (+2,012)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 69,786 miles
- Test number
- 256726282048
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded
Pass67,774 miles (+1,917)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 67,774 miles
- Test number
- 635685281035
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteO/s rear a/roll bar link has signs of deterioration
Pass65,857 miles (+2,133)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 65,857 miles
- Test number
- 133668180419
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAdvise all tyres sidewalls perrished
Pass63,724 miles (+2,717)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 63,724 miles
- Test number
- 842227589034
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise all tyres sidewalls are perrished
- NoteBoth outer front brake pads wearing slightly
Pass61,007 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 61,007 miles
- Test number
- 223779088088
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail61,007 miles (+3,115)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,007 miles
- Test number
- 514699888066
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass57,892 miles (+3,213)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 57,892 miles
- Test number
- 601638587095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 54,679 miles
- Test number
- 104975196424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,679 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,679 miles
- Test number
- 490893396018
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about V43 GOO
- Does V43 GOO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V43 GOO expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V43 GOO?
- The MOT on V43 GOO expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V43 GOO done?
- V43 GOO was recorded at 92,189 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,917 miles a year.
- Has V43 GOO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V43 GOO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V43 GOO 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 V43 GOO find?
- V43 GOO passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; all rear suspension rusty.
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