MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1986

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Pass percent:56.86%

(The average a diesel FORD ESCORT year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:452 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Registration plate lamp issues	30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Brake pipe excessively corroded	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	18
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	13
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Registration plate issues	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire near high pressure pump running down onto alternator. \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing sections within 12" of strut top mounts. \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing within 12" strut top mounting. \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 12" rear suspension arm mounting \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired suspension spring retaining cup poorly welded. \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired suspension spring retaining cup poorly welded. \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 12" seatbelt mounting lower point. \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Offside Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not legible \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Inner Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner part of chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded - \|leaf spring hanger\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated \|3.3.E.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| light intensity significantly reduced both \|4.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both \|4.2.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1

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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1986

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