MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1968

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Pass percent:85.50%

(The average a petrol FORD ESCORT year 1968 passes without issue)

Based on:1,972 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	66
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	44
Registration plate lamp issues	40
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	30
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Brake pipe excessively corroded	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels \|3.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Steering rack inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	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
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))	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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor to sill panel coming away (6.1.1 (d) (i))	1
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to sill panel coming away (6.1.1 (d) (i))	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	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
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering locking device missing lower bolt loose on coupling (2.1.3 (d))	1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected locking devise (1.1.16 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected locking devise (1.1.16 (c) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working switch wiring (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Direction indicator not working both offside \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front drive shaft bent \|2.5.C.2a\|	1
Offside Front Front drive shaft bent \|2.5.C.2a\|	1
Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	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 Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle Low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam bad connection \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake servo insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned \|2.2.C.1b\|	1
Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned \|2.2.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Brake rod has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight going out when brake applied \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Suspension arm locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	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
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal \|3.3.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired \|3.6.A.2c\|	1
Offside Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure rubbing on steering shaft \|7.2.1\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Inner Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replace bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working both \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Indicator switch missing \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside 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
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint At pedal \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Steering locking device insecure Rack mounting bolts \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Lock tabs not turned over \|2.4.G.1\|	1
brake caliper locking device insecure Both sides caliper mounting bolt lock tabs not turned over \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing steering arm bolts/nuts split pins missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	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
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\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose kinked \|3.6.B.4b\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	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 Rear Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Mechanical brake component securing device loose \|3.5.1i\|	1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking backing plate contaminated \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area/insufficient weld \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area/insufficient weld \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch area/evidence of filler used in repair \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Central Front Electrical wiring insecure underside area \|1.9.2a\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering column shaft retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp operation (4.2.3 (c))	1
Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside 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 Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|1.1.12 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play \|1.1.1 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1968

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