MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1991

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Pass percent:45.42%

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

Based on:41,644 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3245
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2716
Headlamp aim out of alignment	2659
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2562
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	2519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2071
Registration plate lamp issues	2069
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1832
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1782
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1578
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1392
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1249
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	911
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	841
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	825
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	797
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	749
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	726
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	695
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	682
Registration plate issues	680
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	659
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	646
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	615
Rear brake binding	613
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	587
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	586
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	583
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	570
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	545
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	544
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	528
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	522
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	522
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	517
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	492
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	488
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	485
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	482
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	473
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	471
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	452
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	446
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	444
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	440
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	410
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	399
Windscreen has damage	389
Rear brake application uneven	386
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	378
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	369
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	363
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	357
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	350
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	349
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	349
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	343
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	335
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	334
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	329
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	324
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	312
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	309
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	306
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	303
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	303
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	291
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	287
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	282
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	279
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	276
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	272
Brake hose damaged	272
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	271
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	258
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	255
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	253
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	246
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	241
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	233
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	232
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	231
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	230
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	227
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	227
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	226
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	225
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	223
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	223
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	219
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	215
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	210
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	209
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	208
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	205
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	202
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	200
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	198
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	196
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	195
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	187
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	187
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	183
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	183
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	182
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	182
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	180
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	180
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	179
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	178
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	177
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	174
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	167
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	166
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	165
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	163
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	162
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	161
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	160
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	160
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	155
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	152
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	148
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	147
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	147
Front brake application uneven	147
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	146
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	146
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	146
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	145
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	137
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	134
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	132
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	131
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	130
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	129
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	129
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	127
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	127
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	126
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	125
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	124
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	124
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	122
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	122
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	121
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	121
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	118
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	118
An item not tested \|Manual\|	116
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	115
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	110
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	110
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	108
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	108
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	107
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	106
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	105
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	104
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	104
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	104
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	103
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	102
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	102
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	101
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	100
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	99
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	99
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	98
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	98
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	97
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	96
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	96
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	94
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	93
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	93
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	93
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	91
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	91
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	90
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	90
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	89
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	88
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	88
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	88
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	87
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	87
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	86
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	85
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	84
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	84
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	84
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	83
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	82
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	82
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	80
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	80
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	79
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	79
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	78
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	78
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	76
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	75
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	75
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	74
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	71
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	70
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	69
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	69
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	69
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	69

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1991

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