Ford Explorer MOT Results

Registered in 1999
63.8% pass rate
from 141 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Explorer is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 7.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 5.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Leaf springs (272 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Anchor bracket (386 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Shackle bracket (773 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.71% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.71% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.71% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.71% fail on Levelling valve
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 9.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (27 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.71% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.71% fail on Lever
    • 2.1% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.71% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.71% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.71% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.71% fail on Transmission
      • 0.71% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.71% fail on Joints
    • 0.71% fail on Body
      • 0.71% fail on Other body component
    • 0.71% fail on Cabs
      • 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.71% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.71% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.71% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.71% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.71% fail on Switch
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.71% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.3% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.71% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
  • 1.4% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.4% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates

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