MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1978

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Pass percent:81.80%

(The average a petrol FORD ESCORT year 1978 passes without issue)

Based on:6,699 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	376
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	157
Registration plate lamp issues	150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	84
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	71
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	65
Rear brake binding	65
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	52
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	50
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Registration plate issues	40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	40
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	36
Brake pipe excessively corroded	35
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	34
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	30
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Rear brake application uneven	19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	13
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Windscreen washer not working	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	5
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	5
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	376
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	157
Registration plate lamp issues	150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	84
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	71
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	65
Rear brake binding	65
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	52
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	50
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Registration plate issues	40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	40
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	36
Brake pipe excessively corroded	35
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	34
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	30
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Rear brake application uneven	19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	13
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Windscreen washer not working	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	5
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	5
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	5
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1978

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