MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CORTINAs year 1964

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Pass percent:82.63%

(The average a petrol FORD CORTINA year 1964 passes without issue)

Based on:1,883 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	51
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	47
Headlamp aim out of alignment	38
Rear brake binding	32
Registration plate lamp issues	31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	29
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	25
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	17
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	8
Brake pipe excessively corroded	8
Windscreen washer not working	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Registration plate issues	5
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
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\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Front brake excessively fluctuating	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired \|3.6.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe 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
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside 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
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Central Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced viewed from under the wheel arch arch \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced viewed through the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension strut upper mounting area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to the anti-roll bar shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in two areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect near and offside, no pattern \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Front Suspension component 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 Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear 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
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play sector shaft bearing \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced chassie \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen \|3.5 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	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
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired insufficient welding repairs to inner sills and out riggers \|2.4.A.3\|	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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Marked with yellow chalk. \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to outer sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Track rod end loose n/s and o/s front \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked n/s and o/s \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))	1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bush split, arm moved (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bush split, arm moved (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	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 Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door pillar insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape \|1.7.6\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / box section \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail on all three sides \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill joint \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play idler,excess play in pivot, \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Steering retaining device missing all castle nuts no split pins, \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle, \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake cable inappropriately repaired \|3.5.1n\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CORTINAs year 1964

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