MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1969

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Pass percent:83.87%

(The average a petrol FORD ESCORT year 1969 passes without issue)

Based on:1,885 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	86
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	45
Registration plate lamp issues	40
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	20
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	11
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear brake binding	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	8
Registration plate issues	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track control arm \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing lower ball joint \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened cable tied to strut \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired cable tied to strut \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner knuckle \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Brake pump leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels \|3.1.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| remains on when the brakes are released \|4.3.2 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges light wires under inner wing \|4.11 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor various \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor various \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Rear Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear 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
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	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 Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake servo insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Brake cable insecure	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Brake servo insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat \|3.6.B.4f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pin \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel pedal goes to floor \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front 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
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure bolt missing on the nearside mounting bracket \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	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
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired fowling shockabsorber \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	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
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Fuel system component leaking lift pump on side of engine pipes corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	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
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	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
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
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
Steering rack insecure play on bushes \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure nuts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Brake cable insecure on rear axle \|3.5.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside 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 Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1969

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