Ford Explorer
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,008 cc
X36 BJUMOT history
X36 BJU is a silver petrol Ford Explorer first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 122,725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 122,725 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,486 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X36 BJU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Explorer
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,008 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 22 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X36 BJU was last recorded at 122,725 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Oct 2024: 118,300 miles, lower than 118,394 miles on 14 Sept 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 119,878 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,847 miles
- Average per year
- 4,486 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,725 miles
- 2025 – 119,878 miles
- 2024 – 118,300 miles
- 2023 – 118,394 miles
- 2022 – 116,213 miles
- 2021 – 114,386 miles
- 2020 – 113,038 miles
- 2007 – 39,077 miles
- 2006 – 32,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,725 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,725 miles (+2,847)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 122,725 miles
- Test number
- 759311682136
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,878 miles (+58)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 119,878 miles
- Test number
- 826684545871
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail119,820 miles (+1,520)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,820 miles
- Test number
- 535831280476
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kicking wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass118,300 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 118,300 miles
- Test number
- 940466981274
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play greased (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle steady lower shocker bush worn
FailMileage not read6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 396868587844
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle steady shocker lower bush worn
Pass118,394 miles (+2,181)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 118,394 miles
- Test number
- 627260735538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,213 miles (+1,827)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 116,213 miles
- Test number
- 444964198762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,386 miles (+1,348)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 114,386 miles
- Test number
- 937197520953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,038 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 113,038 miles
- Test number
- 160204522880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,033 miles (+73,956)11 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,033 miles
- Test number
- 193216472254
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass39,077 miles (+6,302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 39,077 miles
- Test number
- 980375227263
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass32,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 32,775 miles
- Test number
- 840431236225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X36 BJU
- Does X36 BJU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X36 BJU is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X36 BJU?
- The MOT on X36 BJU is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X36 BJU done?
- X36 BJU was recorded at 122,725 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,486 miles a year.
- Has X36 BJU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X36 BJU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on X36 BJU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X36 BJU find?
- X36 BJU passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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