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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ANGLIAs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:79.30%
(The average a petrol FORD ANGLIA year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:599 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|25
Headlamp aim out of alignment21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle17
Registration plate lamp issues14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Rear brake binding12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Registration plate issues2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Horn is a siren |1.6.2c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|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
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silenser |7.1.2|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flange |7.1.1|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel hose leaking from front of carb |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear suspension mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front jacking mount |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side front foot well area |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam very dull |1.7.5a|1
Centre Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake cable insecure handbrake cable support bracket snapped |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake hose damaged1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak damper |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak damper |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear |2.4.A.3|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Rear brake application uneven1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|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 Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure |5.3.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Coil spring insecure |5.3.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Offside 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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)1
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)1
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)1
Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1

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