MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1988

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Pass percent:50.84%

(The average a diesel FORD ESCORT year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:1,485 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	144
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	110
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	105
Brake pipe excessively corroded	91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	80
Registration plate lamp issues	79
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	60
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	56
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	54
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	50
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	48
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	43
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	40
Registration plate issues	39
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	32
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Rear brake binding	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	26
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	24
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	22
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	22
Windscreen has damage	21
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	14
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	8
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	3
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	3
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1988

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