2015 Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 347 MOT tests analysed for the 2015 Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (84.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.2% | 18 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.6% | 9 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.7% | 6 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.7% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 8 |
| 4 | Wipers | 7 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 20 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.5% | 12 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 9 |
| 4 | Steering | 1.4% | 5 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 4 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.1% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 306 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 39 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74 | 10.8% |
| 2022 | 68 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 68 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | 68 | 7.3% |
| 2025 | 69 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Unclassified
Before buying a 2015 Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (5.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Explorer Group Ltd Unclassifieds pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 347 2015 Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by tyres (2.6%).
Does the 2015 Unclassified get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 347 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.