MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1987

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Pass percent:49.46%

(The average a diesel FORD ESCORT year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:831 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	73
Headlamp aim out of alignment	72
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	57
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	40
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	37
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	31
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Registration plate issues	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Rear brake binding	19
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil \|3.6.E.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Outer Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1987

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