The Explorer Group Unclassified
From 597 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, caused 5 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 srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| indicator or hazard warning switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 93.2% | an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| 2016 | 86.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning |
| 2015 | 93.6% | a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, indicator or hazard warning switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 11,780 and 21,551 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,479 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.059 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the The Explorer Group Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The The Explorer Group Unclassified has a 90.3% MOT pass rate based on 597 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a The Explorer Group Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the The Explorer Group Unclassified is an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a The Explorer Group Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a The Explorer Group Unclassified is 16,479 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,780 and 21,551 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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