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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CORTINAs year 1972

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mot history
Pass percent:77.47%
(The average a petrol FORD CORTINA year 1972 passes without issue)
Based on:892 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment44
Registration plate lamp issues33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Rear brake binding10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Brake hose has insufficient room to move7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|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 Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unlocks but still will not open |or inside either| |6.2.3 |a||1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint main rack pipe loose and leaking |2.3.3b|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at floor pan |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on upper front panel |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel pipe insecure at rear chassis rail on NS |7.2.1|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|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 Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Centre Brake clevis joint locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system cross axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box split |7.1.2|1
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel hose leaking on carb (6.1.3 (b) (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 brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|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
Nearside Outer Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged at caliper bracket (1.1.11 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Fuel tank leaking around outlet pipe |7.2.3|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure loose nut marked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure inner clip |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|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
Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Central Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |1.1.11 |c||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Offside Front brake disc insecure |3.5.1i|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All offside indicators do not flash |steady light| |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Seat belt obviously repaired |5.2.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front 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 Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |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 Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Registration plate issues1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1

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