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Ford Explorer

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,011 cc

X774 HLKMOT history

X774 HLK is a blue petrol Ford Explorer first used on 29 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2023
Mileage
104,925 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X774 HLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Explorer
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,011 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X774 HLK was last recorded at 104,925 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2013: 88,949 miles, lower than 88,984 miles on 2 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,851 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
3,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,925 miles
  • 2021 – 104,043 miles
  • 2020 – 103,024 miles
  • 2018 – 98,834 miles
  • 2017 – 96,991 miles
  • 2016 – 94,259 miles
  • 2015 – 92,930 miles
  • 2014 – 89,978 miles
  • 2013 – 88,949 miles
  • 2012 – 84,587 miles
  • 2011 – 82,855 miles
  • 2010 – 79,063 miles
  • 2009 – 78,771 miles
  • 2008 – 74,489 miles
  • 2007 – 69,564 miles
  • 2006 – 61,649 miles
  • 2005 – 49,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,925 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,925 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,925 miles
    Test number
    954733727368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,851 miles (+808)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,851 miles
    Test number
    804902638406
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted to o/s and n/s outer sills

  3. Pass104,043 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,043 miles
    Test number
    828777091850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,013 miles (+989)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,013 miles
    Test number
    272530402102
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,024 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    247898056562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,010 miles (+4,176)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    586901577763
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass98,834 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    188743933662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,819 miles (+1,828)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,819 miles
    Test number
    502415247725
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,991 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    703787760809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,259 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,259 miles
    Test number
    850258639714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,930 miles (+556)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,930 miles
    Test number
    776883505274
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll under body components have slight corrosion

  12. Fail92,374 miles (+2,396)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,374 miles
    Test number
    409247585101
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  13. Pass89,978 miles (+1,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    269358574458
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass88,949 miles (-35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,949 miles
    Test number
    218490193476
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail88,984 miles (+4,397)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,984 miles
    Test number
    797853483154
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass84,587 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,587 miles
    Test number
    586269192125
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail84,582 miles (+1,727)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,582 miles
    Test number
    917858272148
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass82,855 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,855 miles
    Test number
    189227961106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,063 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    114902070152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass78,771 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,771 miles
    Test number
    164366779207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,489 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    490188778264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,564 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,564 miles
    Test number
    813163367213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,533 miles (+7,884)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    932621267219
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust centre mounting corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  24. Pass61,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,649 miles
    Test number
    911876456245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,649 miles (+11,742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,649 miles
    Test number
    602256156272
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass49,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    49,907 miles
    Test number
    311723565409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X774 HLK

Does X774 HLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X774 HLK expired on 21 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X774 HLK?
The MOT on X774 HLK expired on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X774 HLK done?
X774 HLK was recorded at 104,925 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
Has X774 HLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X774 HLK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on X774 HLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X774 HLK find?
X774 HLK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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