MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1983

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Pass percent:69.23%

(The average a petrol FORD ESCORT year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:6,569 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	504
Brake pipe excessively corroded	201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	194
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	179
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	174
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	166
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	149
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	144
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	138
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	137
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	104
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	96
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	95
Registration plate lamp issues	94
Rear brake binding	80
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	74
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	64
Registration plate issues	63
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	61
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	55
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	44
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	43
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	36
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	35
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	33
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	33
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	33
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	32
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	29
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	29
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	29
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	29
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	27
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	27
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	27
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	25
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	24
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	23
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	22
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	20
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	20
Rear brake application uneven	20
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	19
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	19
Windscreen has damage	19
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	19
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	19
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Windscreen washer not working	17
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	17
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	16
Brake hose damaged	16
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	15
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	15
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	15
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	14
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	14
Front brake application uneven	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	14
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	13
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	13
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	13
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	13
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	11
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	11
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	11
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	9
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	9
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	8
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	8
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	7
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1983

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