MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1985

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Pass percent:64.52%

(The average a petrol FORD ESCORT year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:12,715 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	1125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	481
Brake pipe excessively corroded	454
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	441
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	318
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	309
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	302
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	297
Registration plate lamp issues	277
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	276
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	252
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	212
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	209
Rear brake binding	204
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	202
Registration plate issues	188
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	187
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	184
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	175
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	161
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	160
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	156
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	111
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	110
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	108
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	103
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	94
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	92
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	90
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	89
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	87
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	85
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	85
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	84
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	82
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	79
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	78
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	76
Rear brake application uneven	74
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	74
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	69
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	68
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	67
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	67
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	64
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	63
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	62
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	61
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	60
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	60
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	60
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	59
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	59
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	55
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	54
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	54
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	52
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	51
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	51
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	50
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	50
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	50
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	49
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	48
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	47
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Windscreen washer not working	47
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	47
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	46
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	44
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	44
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	43
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	43
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	43
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	43
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	43
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	42
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	42
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	41
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	41
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	40
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	39
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	39
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	38
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	38
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	37
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	36
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	36
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	36
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	36
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	36
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	35
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Windscreen has damage	35
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	34
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	34
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	33
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	33
Front brake application uneven	32
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	32
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	31
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	30
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	30
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	30
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	29
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	28
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	28
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	28
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	27
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	27
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	27
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	26
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	25
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	25
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	25
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	25
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	25
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	25
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	24
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	24
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	24
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	24
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	24
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	23
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	23
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	23
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	23
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	23
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	22
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	22
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	22
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	22
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	22
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	21
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	21
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	21
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	21
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	21
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	21
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	21
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	21
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	20
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	20
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	20
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	20
An item not tested \|Manual\|	20
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	19
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	19
Brake hose damaged	19
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	19
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	19
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	18
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	18
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	18
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	18
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	18
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	18
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	17
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	17
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	17
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	17
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	17
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	16
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	16
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	16
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	16
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	16
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	15
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	15
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	15
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	15
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	15
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	14
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	14
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	14
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	14
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	14
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	14

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 1985

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