MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Ford : Explorer : 1997

Ford Explorer 1997

Tests: 41

Pass rate: 63.41%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.7.1.1(a)(i)Major20%
2Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major20%
3Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major20%
4Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major20%
5Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major13%
6Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major13%
7Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major13%
8Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.8.2.1.2(c)Major13%
9Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous13%
10Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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