MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1986

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Pass percent:59.90%

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

Based on:10,446 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	1005
Brake pipe excessively corroded	505
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	420
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	364
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	339
Registration plate lamp issues	302
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	281
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	273
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	269
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	256
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	197
Registration plate issues	184
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	170
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	164
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	158
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	157
Rear brake binding	149
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	124
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	124
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	124
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	116
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	114
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	113
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	113
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	108
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	97
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	95
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	92
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	89
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	82
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	80
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	78
Rear brake application uneven	78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	77
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	75
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	72
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	72
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	70
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	65
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	65
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	65
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	63
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	63
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	62
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	62
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	62
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	62
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	61
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	61
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	60
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	60
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	59
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	58
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	58
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	57
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	57
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	56
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	54
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	54
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	51
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	51
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	50
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	50
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	50
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	49
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	49
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	48
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	48
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	47
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	47
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	47
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	46
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	45
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	43
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	43
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	42
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	42
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	42
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	42
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	41
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	41
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	41
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	40
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	40
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	38
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	38
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Windscreen has damage	37
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	37
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	37
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	35
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	34
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	34
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	34
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	33
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	32
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	30
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	29
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	29
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	29
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	29
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	29
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	28
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	27
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	27
Front brake application uneven	27
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	26
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	26
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	25
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	25
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	25
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	25
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	25
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	25
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	25
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	25
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	25
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	24
Windscreen washer not working	24
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	24
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	24
Brake hose damaged	24
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	24
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	23
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	23
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	22
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	22
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	22
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	21
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	21
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	21
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	21
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	21
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	20
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	20
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	20
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	20
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	20
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	20
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	20
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	20
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	20
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	20
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	20
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	19
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	19
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	19
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	19
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	19
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	18
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	18
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	18
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	18
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	18
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	18
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	18
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	17
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	17
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	17
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	17
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	17
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	17
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	17
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	17
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
An item not tested \|Manual\|	16
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	16
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	16
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	16
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	16
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	16
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	16
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	15
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	15
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	15
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	14
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	14
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	14
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	14
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	14
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	14
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	13
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	13
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	13

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 1986

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