MOT Results

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Ford Explorer MOT Results

Registered in 1998
56.8% pass rate
from 125 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Explorer is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (86% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (34 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.80% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.80% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (22 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.6% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on Load sensing valves (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.80% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.80% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.80% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.80% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.80% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.80% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.80% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage
    • 2.4% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (13 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.80% fail on Springs
      • 0.80% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.80% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 0.80% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.4% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.80% fail on Horn
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.80% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.80% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Body (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Other body component (11 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.6% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.80% fail on Chassis
      • 0.80% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.80% fail on Seats
      • 0.80% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
  • 6.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.4% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.80% fail on Power steering
      • 0.80% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Road Wheels (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres
    • 0.80% fail on Condition
    • 0.80% fail on Tread depth

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