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Ford Explorer

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,008 cc

X783 XASMOT history

X783 XAS is a silver petrol Ford Explorer first used on 14 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2022
Mileage
116,222 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X783 XAS
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
14 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X783 XAS was last recorded at 116,222 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,163 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
3,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,222 miles
  • 2023 – 116,163 miles
  • 2021 – 114,811 miles
  • 2020 – 112,775 miles
  • 2019 – 110,266 miles
  • 2017 – 105,368 miles
  • 2016 – 101,010 miles
  • 2015 – 97,430 miles
  • 2014 – 92,700 miles
  • 2013 – 88,998 miles
  • 2012 – 84,479 miles
  • 2011 – 80,105 miles
  • 2010 – 74,563 miles
  • 2008 – 69,414 miles
  • 2007 – 63,873 miles
  • 2006 – 57,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,222 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Em light on

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,222 miles (+59)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,222 miles
    Test number
    211299814432
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail116,163 miles (+1,352)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,163 miles
    Test number
    684181720603
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass114,811 miles (+202)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,811 miles
    Test number
    894065901066
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEm light on

  4. Fail114,609 miles (+1,834)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,609 miles
    Test number
    770144654927
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak axle to body (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEm light on

  5. Pass112,775 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,775 miles
    Test number
    263548071132
    • AdvisoryEm light on

  6. Fail112,708 miles (+2,442)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,708 miles
    Test number
    614540402204
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEm light on

  7. Pass110,266 miles (+4,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,266 miles
    Test number
    329337418239
    • AdvisoryEm light on

  8. Pass105,368 miles (+4,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,368 miles
    Test number
    316453945864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass101,010 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,010 miles
    Test number
    948926327611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,430 miles
    Test number
    285093335231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,430 miles (+4,730)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,430 miles
    Test number
    368143935268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass92,700 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    257767004266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,998 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    227688503232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,479 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,479 miles
    Test number
    105994912237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,105 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    548667021216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,563 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    861948520287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll brakes slightly binding

  17. Fail74,561 miles (+5,147)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,561 miles
    Test number
    243259410260
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll brakes slightly binding

  18. Pass69,414 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,414 miles
    Test number
    933940578224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,873 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,873 miles
    Test number
    742708367226
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteConsiderable travel on parking brake lever
    • NoteNear side front wheel slightly binding

  20. Fail63,873 miles (+1)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,873 miles
    Test number
    822974267276
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteSame as advise notice 990461567230

  21. Fail63,872 miles (+5,917)1 dangerous7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,872 miles
    Test number
    990461567230
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteConsiderable travle on hand brake lever.
    • NoteN/s/f and rear brake pads considerably worn.

  22. Pass57,955 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    352301966421
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSome exhaust hanging brackets have been brocken and some have been temp repaired exhaust still secure

Questions about X783 XAS

Does X783 XAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X783 XAS expired on 27 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X783 XAS?
The MOT on X783 XAS expired on 27 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X783 XAS done?
X783 XAS was recorded at 116,222 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 3,261 miles a year.
Has X783 XAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X783 XAS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X783 XAS 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 X783 XAS find?
X783 XAS failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 4 more.

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