Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified
From 333 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and number plate showing an incorrect registration. The top issue, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 4 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 87.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, number plate showing an incorrect registration |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 15,327 and 25,319 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,598 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified has a 90.7% MOT pass rate based on 333 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified is an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Explorer Group Ltd Unclassified is 19,598 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,327 and 25,319 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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