Ford Explorer MOT data by year
The Ford Explorer appears in 3,350 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1991–2025. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 77.3%.
3,350
MOT tests analysed
77.3%
Pass rate
22.7%
Fail rate
1991–2025
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 290 | 78.6% | 21.4% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 412 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.0% | 370 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.7% | 358 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.2% | 206 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 142 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 137 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.5% | 119 |
| 8 | Tyres | 1.9% | 64 |
Methodology & source. Based on 3,350 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.