MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1992

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Pass percent:38.00%

(The average a diesel FORD ESCORT year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:17,267 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	2000
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1775
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1676
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1485
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1369
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1361
Headlamp aim out of alignment	1304
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1303
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	1184
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1158
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	900
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	874
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	717
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	614
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	583
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	534
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	526
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	484
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	443
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	433
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	425
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	405
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	389
Windscreen has damage	387
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	384
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	363
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	363
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	362
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	358
Rear brake binding	353
Registration plate issues	348
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	339
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	338
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	335
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	334
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	329
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	317
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	281
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	275
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	272
Rear brake application uneven	269
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	262
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	262
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	246
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	233
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	227
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	217
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	214
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	212
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	207
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	206
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	204
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	198
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	197
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	188
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	187
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	186
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	184
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	184
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	183
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	182
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	181
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	179
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	178
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	176
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	174
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	174
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	173
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	173
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	171
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	171
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	164
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	163
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	160
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	160
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	157
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	154
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	152
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	150
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	149
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	146
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	142
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	139
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	135
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	132
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	129
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	129
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	129
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	128
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	128
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	128
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	127
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	127
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	127
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	127
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	123
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	123
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	120
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	118
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	118
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	117
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	116
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	115
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	114
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	113
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	113
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	111
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	109
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	106
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	106
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	104
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	104
Brake hose damaged	103
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	100
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	99
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	99
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	99
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	99
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	98
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	96
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	96
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	95
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	91
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	90
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	90
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	89
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	89
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	89
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	88
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	87
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	85
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	84
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	84
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	81
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	81
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	81
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	80
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	80
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	78
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	76
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	76
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	76
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	75
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	75
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	75
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	74
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	74
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	73
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	73
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	73
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	72
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	71
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	70
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	69
Front brake application uneven	68
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	68
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	68
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	67
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	67
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	66
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	65
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	64
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	63
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	62
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	62
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	61
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	60
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	60
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	59
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	59
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	59
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	59
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	59
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	58
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	58
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	58
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	58
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	57
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	57
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	57
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	57
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	56
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	56
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	55
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	54
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	53
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	53
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	53
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
An item not tested \|Manual\|	51
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	51
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	51
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	50
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	49
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	49
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	49
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	49
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	48
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	48
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	48
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	47
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	47
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	47
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	46
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	46
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	46
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	46
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	46
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	45
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	45
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	44
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	44
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	43
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	42
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	42
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	42
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	42
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	42
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	41
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	41
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	41
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	41
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	41
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	41
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	40
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	40
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	39
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	39
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	38
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	38
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	38
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	37
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	37
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	37
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	37
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	36
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	35
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	34
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	34
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	33
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	33
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	33

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1992

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