MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1980

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Pass percent:79.82%

(The average a petrol FORD ESCORT year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:12,764 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	728
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	332
Registration plate lamp issues	283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	187
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	163
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	142
Rear brake binding	128
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	108
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	100
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	98
Brake pipe excessively corroded	93
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	91
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	90
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	86
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	86
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	86
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	81
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	80
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	79
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	75
Registration plate issues	75
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	71
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	60
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	59
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	56
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	47
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	43
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	43
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	42
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	41
Rear brake application uneven	41
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	41
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	37
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	36
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	33
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	32
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	32
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	32
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	30
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	30
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	30
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Front brake application uneven	28
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	26
Windscreen washer not working	25
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	24
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	24
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	23
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	23
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	23
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	23
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	22
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	22
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	21
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	20
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	20
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	20
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	20
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	19
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	18
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	18
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	18
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Windscreen has damage	16
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	15
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	15
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	15
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	15
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	12
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	12
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	12
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	12
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	11
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	11
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	11
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	9
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	9
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	9
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	8
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	8

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 1980

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