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Ford Explorer

Green · Lpg · 1999 · 4,008 cc

V687 GJAMOT history

V687 GJA is a green lpg Ford Explorer first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
157,846 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V687 GJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V687 GJA was last recorded at 157,846 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 6,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,836 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,010 miles
Average per year
6,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,846 miles
  • 2025 – 151,836 miles
  • 2024 – 149,855 miles
  • 2023 – 146,137 miles
  • 2022 – 138,851 miles
  • 2021 – 134,175 miles
  • 2020 – 131,707 miles
  • 2019 – 127,629 miles
  • 2018 – 123,495 miles
  • 2017 – 119,147 miles
  • 2016 – 115,066 miles
  • 2015 – 112,846 miles
  • 2014 – 108,903 miles
  • 2013 – 105,630 miles
  • 2012 – 97,711 miles
  • 2011 – 85,935 miles
  • 2010 – 74,523 miles
  • 2009 – 62,337 miles
  • 2008 – 52,588 miles
  • 2007 – 42,126 miles
  • 2006 – 28,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,846 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,846 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    157,846 miles
    Test number
    372769106874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,836 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    151,836 miles
    Test number
    835381618278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass149,855 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,855 miles
    Test number
    525721884495
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,137 miles (+7,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,137 miles
    Test number
    591924972941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass138,851 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,851 miles
    Test number
    454504030041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,175 miles (+2,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    134,175 miles
    Test number
    972619160795
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bush.

  7. Pass131,707 miles (+4,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,707 miles
    Test number
    207419332683
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves perishing.
    • AdvisoryMovement in o/s/r anti roll bar bush.

  8. Pass127,629 miles (+4,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,629 miles
    Test number
    203798752933
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner sill corroded.

  9. Pass123,495 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,495 miles
    Test number
    147445904248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,147 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,147 miles
    Test number
    890711280079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,066 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,066 miles
    Test number
    187655530626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,846 miles (+3,943)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,846 miles
    Test number
    588336105128
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass108,903 miles (+3,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,903 miles
    Test number
    849924894078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Pass105,630 miles (+7,919)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,630 miles
    Test number
    347239203151
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteAir suspension light on, but suspension all ok..(2)suspension level sensor @rear, pin corroded.

  15. Pass97,711 miles (+11,776)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,711 miles
    Test number
    196104432097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres getting low

  16. Pass85,935 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    198116441038
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  17. Fail85,918 miles (+11,395)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    628331611032
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  18. Pass74,523 miles (+12,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,523 miles
    Test number
    751307360138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass62,337 miles (+9,749)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,337 miles
    Test number
    920698469111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,588 miles (+10,462)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    163543368173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,126 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    231964367131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,996 miles (+13,091)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    363397057164
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass28,905 miles (+925)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,905 miles
    Test number
    551886856198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass27,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,980 miles
    Test number
    123241366422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V687 GJA

Does V687 GJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V687 GJA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V687 GJA?
The MOT on V687 GJA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V687 GJA done?
V687 GJA was recorded at 157,846 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,341 miles a year.
Has V687 GJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V687 GJA has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2011.
Has the mileage on V687 GJA 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 V687 GJA find?
V687 GJA passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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