MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1984

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Pass percent:60.64%

(The average a petrol FORD ESCORT year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:5,777 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	473
Brake pipe excessively corroded	255
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	233
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	226
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	184
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	183
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	168
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	158
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	156
Registration plate lamp issues	143
Rear brake binding	127
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	125
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	121
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	118
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	101
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	93
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	93
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	82
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	80
Registration plate issues	70
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	54
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	54
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	51
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	50
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	50
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	46
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	45
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	43
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	43
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	43
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	43
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	40
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	39
Rear brake application uneven	39
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	37
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	37
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	37
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	36
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	35
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	33
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	31
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	30
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	30
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	28
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	28
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	28
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	27
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Front brake application uneven	26
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	24
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	22
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	22
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	22
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	22
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	21
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	20
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	20
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	20
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	19
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	19
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	18
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	17
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Windscreen washer not working	16
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	16
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Windscreen has damage	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	15
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	15
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	14
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	14
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	14
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	14
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	14
Offside Outer Rear 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
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
An item not tested \|Manual\|	11
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	11
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	11
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	10
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	9
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	9
Nearside Front Upper 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
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	9
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	8
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	8
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	7
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7

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 1984

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