MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1989

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Pass percent:46.50%

(The average a diesel FORD ESCORT year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:3,344 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	379
Headlamp aim out of alignment	356
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	283
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	264
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	246
Registration plate lamp issues	236
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	174
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	173
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	153
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	152
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	149
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	146
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	146
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	140
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	112
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	106
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	95
Registration plate issues	94
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	89
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	83
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	77
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	73
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	63
Rear brake binding	62
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	54
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	49
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	47
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	46
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	46
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	46
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	44
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	44
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	41
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	40
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	40
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	37
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	36
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	36
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	36
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	36
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	36
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	33
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Windscreen has damage	31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Rear brake application uneven	30
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	29
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	29
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	29
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	28
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	27
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	27
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	27
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	27
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	26
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	26
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	26
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	25
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	25
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	24
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	24
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	24
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	22
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	22
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	22
Front brake application uneven	22
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	20
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	20
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	20
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	20
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	19
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	18
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	18
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	17
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	17
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	16
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	16
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	15
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	15
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	14
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	13
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	12
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	12
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	10
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	9
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	8
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	8
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	8
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	8
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	8
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	7
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	7
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	7
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	6
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	6
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	6
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	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

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1989

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