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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ANGLIAs year 1961

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mot history
Pass percent:83.89%
(The average a petrol FORD ANGLIA year 1961 passes without issue)
Based on:1,192 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle40
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Registration plate lamp issues17
Rear brake binding12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Front brake application uneven8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing next to top mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder leaking fluid round hub area |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing from under bonnet |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing from under wheelarch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing from under wheelarch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front body crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around spring shackle |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure nut loose |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch plate |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing handbrake cable cotter pin r clip missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under |5.2.6|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications |3.3.C.1|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Steering wheel weakened by modification |2.1.1|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Jacking Point (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear facing suspension arm loose and rattling . (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached centre suspension arm loose and moving at the hub end . (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached centre suspension arm loose and moving at the hub end . (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock absorber mounting loose ,knocking and has movement . (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm front mounting loose and knocking . (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm front mounting loose and knocking . (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1

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