Where in Britain does the Ford Explorer fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 35.0% of 4,162 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Ford Explorer failed in 2019–2024. It fails most in Tonbridge (TN): 48.2% against 34.6% elsewhere (+13.6 points). It does best in Ipswich (IP), −6.2 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Ford Explorer MOT statistics · check a Ford Explorer by registration
Ford Explorer in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge (TN) | 48.2 | 34.6 | +13.6 | +4.1 to +23.0 | 110 (rough estimate) |
| Chelmsford (CM) | 38.4 | 34.9 | +3.5 | −5.6 to +12.6 | 112 (rough estimate) |
| Peterborough (PE) | 37.3 | 34.9 | +2.4 | −6.8 to +11.5 | 110 (rough estimate) |
| Ipswich (IP) | 29.2 | 35.4 | −6.2 | −11.6 to −0.8 | 291 (rough estimate) |
| Southend-on-Sea (SS) | 28.1 | 35.2 | −7.1 | −15.5 to +1.3 | 114 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,162 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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