MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1991

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Pass percent:39.95%

(The average a diesel FORD ESCORT year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:8,696 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	931
Registration plate lamp issues	908
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	804
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	684
Headlamp aim out of alignment	679
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	653
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	642
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	600
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	593
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	585
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	552
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	385
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	382
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	309
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	296
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	265
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	265
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	260
Registration plate issues	248
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	218
Rear brake binding	212
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	208
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	207
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	197
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	190
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	186
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	184
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	182
Windscreen has damage	179
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	176
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	176
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	173
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	172
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	156
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	154
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	151
Rear brake application uneven	140
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	138
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	137
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	135
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	131
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	129
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	126
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	126
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	120
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	115
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	115
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	114
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	111
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	105
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	104
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	104
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	101
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	100
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	99
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	98
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	97
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	97
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	96
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	95
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	95
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	91
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	90
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	89
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	89
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	88
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	88
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	84
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	83
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	82
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	81
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	80
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	79
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	78
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	76
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	73
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	73
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	73
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	72
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	72
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	71
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	71
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	70
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	69
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	69
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	68
Brake hose damaged	68
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	68
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	65
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	65
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	65
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	65
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	65
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	64
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	64
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	63
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	62
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	62
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	61
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	60
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	60
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	60
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	59
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	59
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	59
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	59
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	58
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	57
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	56
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	56
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	56
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	56
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	55
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	54
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	54
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	54
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	53
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	53
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	53
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	52
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	52
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	52
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	48
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	48
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	48
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	47
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	47
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	47
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	47
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	46
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	45
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	44
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	44
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	44
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	43
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	43
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	42
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	42
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	42
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	42
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	42
Front brake application uneven	42
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	41
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	41
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	41
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	41
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	40
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	40
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	39
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	38
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	37
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	37
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	37
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	37
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	36
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	36
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	35
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	35
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	35
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	34
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	34
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	33
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	33
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	33
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	33
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	32
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	31
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	31
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	31
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	31
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	30
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	29
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	29
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	29
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	29
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	28
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	28
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	28
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	28
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	28
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	27
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	27
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	27
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	26
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	26
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	24
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	23
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	23
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	23
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	23
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	23
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	22
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	22
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	22
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	22
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	21
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	21
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	21
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	21
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	20
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	20
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	20
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	20
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	20
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	19
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	19
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	19
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	19
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	19
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	18
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	18
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	18
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	17
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	17
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	17
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	17
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
An item not tested \|Manual\|	17
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	17
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	17
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	16
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	16
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	16
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	16

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1991

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