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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CORTINAs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:64.79%
(The average a petrol FORD CORTINA year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:872 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|27
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Registration plate lamp issues19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|15
Brake pipe excessively corroded15
Rear brake binding15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Registration plate issues10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Front brake application uneven4
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||2
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper cap missing |6.1.C.1|1
Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward of front mount lower trailing arm |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward - on top of Axle |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above Sub-frame mount in wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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 Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification both sides fall out when at full extent of travel (5.3.1 (d) (i))1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front of pair in trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear of pair trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Inner wing |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Seat belt installation anchorage insecure both front (10.1 (d))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pipe leaking front to rear at rear join to flexi. |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting |inner sill| holed. |2.4.A.3|1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting split floor |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting split floor |6.6.6|1
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe insecure and resting on on offside rear suspension arm |6.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm going to anti roll bar linkage is missing a bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm going to anti roll bar linkage is missing a bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Brake performance not tested excessively corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))1
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts transmission wiring disconnected and resting on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut loose |2.2.C.1g|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively damaged |2.3.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced at sub frame area |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front 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
Offside Front 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
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|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 excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Upper 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
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Battery insecure clamp and bolt are resting behind the battery |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bush |compliance bush| |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bush |compliance bush| |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Rear 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 Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer floor to sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills under vehicle excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear and centre floor sections excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear and centre and forward outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working very slow (3.4 (a))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wing excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis section excessively corroded ( by tie bar forward mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre pipes joints |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|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
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Undersill (6.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis member (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Under sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os and ns front tie rod arm bushes missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Service brake excessively binding os and ns front brakes (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie at floor pan |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|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 Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe |2.2.D.2b|1
Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Outer Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Brake cable insecure |1.1.15 |c||1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear 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 Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Steering column flexible coupling fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|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
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Lower 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
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper 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 Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1

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