
Ford Explorer
Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 4,008 cc
V6 BLGMOT history
V6 BLG is a gold petrol Ford Explorer first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,536 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 153,536 km
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,861 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 BLG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Explorer
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,008 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 BLG was last recorded at 153,536 km on 8 Apr 2026, 595 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,941 km · 24 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 595 km
- Average per year
- 2,861 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,536 km
- 2025 – 152,941 km
- 2024 – 148,524 km
- 2023 – 144,556 km
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBody Has Slight CorrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront And Rear Suspension Components Slightly Corroded
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper Slightly Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Driveline noise on road
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,536 km (+595)3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 153,536 km
- Test number
- 831355493656
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody Has Slight Corrosion
- AdvisoryFront And Rear Suspension Components Slightly Corroded
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper Slightly Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass152,941 km (+4,417)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 152,941 km
- Test number
- 806761957928
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody Has Slight Corrosion
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front And Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass148,524 km (+3,968)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 148,524 km
- Test number
- 114699091389
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody Has Slight Corrosion
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Pass144,556 km (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 144,556 km
- Test number
- 852922851039
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail144,543 km2 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,543 km
- Test number
- 950993689877
- DangerousNearside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail144,488 miles (+3,537)1 dangerous11 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,488 miles
- Test number
- 231806466141
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill close to seat belt anchorage point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill close to seat belt anchorage point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,951 miles (+991)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 140,951 miles
- Test number
- 216927963191
- AdvisoryBody Has Slight Corrosion
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass139,960 miles (+2,046)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 139,960 miles
- Test number
- 752420117726
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass137,914 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 137,914 miles
- Test number
- 373765907807
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,914 miles (+1,189)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,914 miles
- Test number
- 542688526431
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,725 miles (+1,566)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 136,725 miles
- Test number
- 451528559527
- AdvisoryDriveline noise on road
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,159 miles (+3,423)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 135,159 miles
- Test number
- 313913348755
- AdvisoryDriveline noise on road
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryTyres getting close to limit
Pass131,736 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 131,736 miles
- Test number
- 905576304407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,723 miles (+17)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,723 miles
- Test number
- 826218114807
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Fail131,706 miles (+2,183)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,706 miles
- Test number
- 817279350877
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section silencer holed and corroded (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake hose above rear axle ferrule excessively corroded. (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryGearbox has oil leak
Pass129,523 miles (+3,974)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 129,523 miles
- Test number
- 836204438176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,549 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 125,549 miles
- Test number
- 977345794274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/front tyre under inflated
Fail125,549 miles (+3,455)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,549 miles
- Test number
- 548425394226
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/front tyre under inflated
Pass122,094 miles (+5,123)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 122,094 miles
- Test number
- 518785293244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,971 miles (+231)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 116,971 miles
- Test number
- 338001212341
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail116,740 miles (+4,380)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,740 miles
- Test number
- 667084462210
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureRear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Pass112,360 miles (+5,479)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 112,360 miles
- Test number
- 365771971411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,881 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,881 miles
- Test number
- 783036760257
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteNear side rear fuel filler tube/ breather both corroded
Pass106,881 miles (+8,888)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 106,881 miles
- Test number
- 972066560278
- NoteNear side rear fuel filler tube/ breather both corroded
Pass97,993 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 97,993 miles
- Test number
- 283673479254
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- NoteBoth near side rear fuel filler / breather pipes slightly corroded
Fail97,993 miles (+13,739)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,993 miles
- Test number
- 351491079281
- FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
- NoteBoth near side rear fuel filler / breather pipes slightly corroded
Pass84,254 miles (+8,897)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 84,254 miles
- Test number
- 270199168250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,357 miles (+7,178)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 75,357 miles
- Test number
- 142117467250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 68,179 miles
- Test number
- 351440076486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V6 BLG
- Does V6 BLG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BLG is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 BLG?
- The MOT on V6 BLG is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 BLG done?
- V6 BLG was recorded at 153,536 km at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,861 km a year.
- Has V6 BLG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 BLG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on V6 BLG 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 V6 BLG find?
- V6 BLG passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 14 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 14 more.
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