MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1985

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Pass percent:48.35%

(The average a petrol BEDFORD BEDFORD year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:424 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	38
Registration plate lamp issues	37
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Headlamp aim out of alignment	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Rear brake application uneven	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Registration plate issues	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Rear brake binding	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	2
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure floor corroded \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch sill area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured \|2.4.B.6b\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Inner Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured \|2.4.E.4b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)	1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
Emissions not tested (7.0)	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)	1
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Towbar component fractured \|6.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured \|5.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch \|1.4.B.1c\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pump drive belt excessively loose \|3.6.F.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands \|5.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Central Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Stop lamp not working working intermittantly \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre 3 way split \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Forward of centre silencer box. \|7.1.2\|	1
Stop lamp not working switch sticking \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1985

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