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Ford Explorer

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 4,008 cc

X453 KCEMOT history

X453 KCE is a green petrol Ford Explorer first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 42,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
42,248 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X453 KCE
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
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X453 KCE was last recorded at 42,248 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,596 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,652 miles
Average per year
1,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,248 miles
  • 2024 – 40,596 miles
  • 2023 – 40,201 miles
  • 2022 – 40,064 miles
  • 2021 – 39,138 miles
  • 2020 – 38,703 miles
  • 2019 – 38,400 miles
  • 2018 – 38,132 miles
  • 2017 – 37,899 miles
  • 2016 – 37,572 miles
  • 2015 – 37,273 miles
  • 2014 – 36,000 miles
  • 2013 – 34,088 miles
  • 2012 – 32,686 miles
  • 2011 – 31,012 miles
  • 2010 – 29,082 miles
  • 2009 – 26,477 miles
  • 2007 – 22,235 miles
  • 2006 – 19,924 miles
  • 2005 – 17,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,248 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed onto axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front prop shaft oil seal weaping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,248 miles (+1,652)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    42,248 miles
    Test number
    874310519048
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed onto axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass40,596 miles (+17)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    40,596 miles
    Test number
    170702490480
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Front prop shaft oil seal weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail40,579 miles (+378)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    411134213608
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Front prop shaft oil seal weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,201 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    40,201 miles
    Test number
    746950531651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,064 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    748921477779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,138 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,138 miles
    Test number
    663936708947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,121 miles (+418)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    136233825944
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  8. Pass38,703 miles (+303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,703 miles
    Test number
    800054698941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,400 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,400 miles
    Test number
    446313701793
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    915536420119
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail38,132 miles (+233)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    290024216011
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass37,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    931658490528
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail37,899 miles (+327)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    195783797659
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass37,572 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    823963277694
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass37,273 miles (+1,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    437097449603
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass36,000 miles (+1,912)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,000 miles
    Test number
    428021714461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWipers splitting

  17. Pass34,088 miles (+1,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    808142723359
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass32,686 miles (+1,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,686 miles
    Test number
    817683632325
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass31,012 miles (+1,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    648785621339
    • NoteRear and front disc's corroded

  20. Pass29,082 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,082 miles
    Test number
    721013830324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,477 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,477 miles
    Test number
    431326439434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,235 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,235 miles
    Test number
    754229037391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,924 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,924 miles
    Test number
    143475536336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,977 miles
    Test number
    154112925332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X453 KCE

Does X453 KCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X453 KCE is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X453 KCE?
The MOT on X453 KCE is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X453 KCE done?
X453 KCE was recorded at 42,248 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,213 miles a year.
Has X453 KCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X453 KCE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X453 KCE 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 X453 KCE find?
X453 KCE passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake hose slightly chafed onto axle; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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