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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW M5s year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:64.26%
(The average a petrol BMW M5 year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:582 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment52
Brake pipe excessively corroded48
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|21
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|21
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Registration plate issues8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Registration plate lamp issues6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Rear brake binding5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|4
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|4
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Windscreen has damage3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Stop lamp not working BOTH |1.2.1b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Inner Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Offside Inner Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended can not fasten seat belt |7.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking to rears |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
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|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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Marked yellow inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Above diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end modification unsafe insecure nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))1
Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind bumper chassis leg holed. |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter catching driveshaft |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOORPAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill-arch |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner rear sill-arch |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill holed |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed in seat mounting |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Emissions not tested Engine misfire |7.3.A.1|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability attachment plate from lower ball joints and track rod end to shock absorber loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.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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