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Ford Explorer

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 4,008 cc

X448 RPUMOT history

X448 RPU is a green petrol Ford Explorer first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,824 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 RPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,008 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X448 RPU was last recorded at 75,824 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,484 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
340 miles
Average per year
1,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,824 miles
  • 2024 – 75,484 miles
  • 2023 – 74,865 miles
  • 2022 – 74,604 miles
  • 2021 – 73,738 miles
  • 2020 – 72,829 miles
  • 2019 – 71,511 miles
  • 2018 – 70,564 miles
  • 2017 – 69,466 miles
  • 2016 – 68,772 miles
  • 2015 – 67,315 miles
  • 2014 – 65,851 miles
  • 2013 – 64,396 miles
  • 2012 – 62,719 miles
  • 2011 – 61,094 miles
  • 2010 – 59,367 miles
  • 2009 – 55,216 miles
  • 2008 – 53,429 miles
  • 2007 – 51,640 miles
  • 2006 – 47,991 miles
  • 2005 – 42,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,824 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced F and R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,824 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    749220801755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,484 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,484 miles
    Test number
    652232558954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,865 miles (+261)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,865 miles
    Test number
    741286529945
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass74,604 miles (+866)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,604 miles
    Test number
    470539590655
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass73,738 miles (+909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,738 miles
    Test number
    168660355943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass72,829 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,829 miles
    Test number
    491746029439
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced F and R (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail72,828 miles (+1,317)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    619863147441
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced F and R (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass71,511 miles (+947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,511 miles
    Test number
    946216133463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
  9. Pass70,564 miles (+1,098)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,564 miles
    Test number
    901974755720
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass69,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    662613443573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,466 miles (+694)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    480702599930
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  12. Pass68,772 miles (+1,457)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,772 miles
    Test number
    605807879495
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass67,315 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    784482403080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,314 miles (+1,463)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,314 miles
    Test number
    963421356513
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass65,851 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,851 miles
    Test number
    627950314328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    176370013390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,396 miles (+1,677)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    508520613303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass62,719 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,719 miles
    Test number
    555632712358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,094 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,094 miles
    Test number
    639084011390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,367 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,367 miles
    Test number
    422670210404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,216 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    172025219308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,429 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,429 miles
    Test number
    464316118422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,640 miles
    Test number
    922453917343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,640 miles (+3,649)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,640 miles
    Test number
    640843117332
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  25. Pass47,991 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,991 miles
    Test number
    572087196216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    42,975 miles
    Test number
    453724415360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X448 RPU

Does X448 RPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X448 RPU is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X448 RPU?
The MOT on X448 RPU is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X448 RPU done?
X448 RPU was recorded at 75,824 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 1,641 miles a year.
Has X448 RPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 RPU has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on X448 RPU 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 X448 RPU find?
X448 RPU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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