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MOT History from tests of lpg BMW 5-SERIESs year 2001

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mot history
Pass percent:64.76%
(The average a lpg BMW 5-SERIES year 2001 passes without issue)
Based on:752 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|48
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Registration plate lamp issues28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively14
Registration plate issues12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Rear brake binding3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Windscreen has damage2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|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
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Air suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure HID wiring |1.9.2a|1
Offside Electrical wiring insecure HID wiring |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged |3.4.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub/arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Emissions not tested engine missfire |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inna and outer sill holes in them |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill holes in them |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH FRONTS (1.8.A.1b)1
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TIE ROD (2.2.A.1b)1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front outer arm |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front outer arm |2.4.G.2|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front arm |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint detached |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative |4.1.5 |a||1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Jacking point |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Excessive play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop Link |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Inner Bush Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Link Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Holed and Corroded, By Sub Frame Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Holed and Corroded, By Sub Frame Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire all front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust to centre silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|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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