MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1987

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Pass percent:54.43%

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

Based on:16,053 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	1533
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	972
Brake pipe excessively corroded	882
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	850
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	720
Registration plate lamp issues	510
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	499
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	494
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	412
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	371
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	352
Rear brake binding	300
Registration plate issues	270
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	266
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	259
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	250
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	247
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	240
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	236
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	225
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	210
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	200
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	197
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	190
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	189
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	182
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	177
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	161
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	158
Rear brake application uneven	156
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	151
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	150
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	149
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	148
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	140
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	137
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	136
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	135
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	132
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	131
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	128
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	125
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	123
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	121
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	121
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	119
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	119
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	114
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	114
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	112
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	110
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	109
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	108
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	106
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	101
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	98
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	96
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	95
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	94
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	92
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	91
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	90
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	90
Windscreen has damage	90
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	89
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	87
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	87
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	86
Front brake application uneven	86
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	83
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	82
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	82
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	82
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	80
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	80
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	80
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	78
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	76
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	75
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	75
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	73
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	72
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	71
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	70
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	70
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	70
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	70
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	69
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	68
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	68
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	68
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	67
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	65
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	65
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	65
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	64
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	64
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	64
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	63
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	62
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	62
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	62
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	61
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	60
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	60
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	59
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	59
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	59
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	58
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	58
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	57
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	57
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	55
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	55
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	54
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	54
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	54
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	54
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	52
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	52
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	51
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	49
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	49
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	48
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	48
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	47
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	47
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	47
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	46
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	46
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	45
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	45
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	45
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	44
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	44
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	43
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	43
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	43
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	43
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	42
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	41
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	41
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	41
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	41
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	41
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	40
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	39
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	38
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	38
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	38
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	37
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	37
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	36
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	36
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	36
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	36
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	36
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	36
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	36
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	35
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	35
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	35
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	35
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	34
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	34
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	34
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	34
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	33
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	33
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	33
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	32
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	32
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	32
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	32
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	32
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	32
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	31
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	31
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	31
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	31
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	31
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	31
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	31
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	31
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	31
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	31
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	30
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	30
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	30
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	29
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	29
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	29
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	28
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	27
An item not tested \|Manual\|	27
Brake hose damaged	27
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	27
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	26
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	26
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	25
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	25
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	25
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	25
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	24
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	24
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	24
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	24
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	24
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	24
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	24
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	23
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	23
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	23
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	22
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	22
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	22
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	22

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1987

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