MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1992

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Pass percent:44.10%

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

Based on:56,863 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4341
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4002
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3649
Headlamp aim out of alignment	3456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	3309
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3131
Registration plate lamp issues	2830
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2127
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2082
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1911
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1905
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1540
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1486
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1467
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1382
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1364
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1320
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1244
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	1230
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1058
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1007
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	999
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	997
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	958
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	957
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	951
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	924
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	876
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	874
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	860
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	851
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	817
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	797
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	794
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	789
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	780
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	774
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	773
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	765
Registration plate issues	758
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	753
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	752
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	743
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	730
Rear brake binding	725
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	710
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	678
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	654
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	652
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	635
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	634
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	612
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	568
Rear brake application uneven	566
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	546
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	540
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	535
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	522
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	509
Windscreen has damage	490
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	486
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	480
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	470
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	461
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	457
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	451
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	449
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	449
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	446
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	445
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	422
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	418
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	408
Brake hose damaged	391
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	378
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	376
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	368
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	367
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	362
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	360
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	355
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	352
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	349
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	345
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	343
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	343
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	335
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	331
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	328
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	322
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	315
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	315
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	314
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	308
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	305
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	305
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	298
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	293
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	292
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	290
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	275
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	274
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	270
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	263
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	263
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	262
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	257
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	256
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	251
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	245
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	242
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	239
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	237
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	236
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	236
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	233
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	232
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	231
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	228
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	225
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	224
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	224
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	223
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	222
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	218
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	217
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	216
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	210
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	208
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	208
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	208
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	208
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	208
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	206
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	201
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	200
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	192
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	188
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	186
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	178
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	177
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	174
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	174
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	171
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	171
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	168
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	167
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	160
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	159
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	158
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	157
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	154
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	154
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	153
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	152
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	151
Front brake application uneven	151
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	149
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	147
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	147
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	146
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	144
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	138
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	138
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	138
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	134
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	134
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	134
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	134
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	133
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	128
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	128
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	126
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	126
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	126
An item not tested \|Manual\|	125
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	124
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	123
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	122
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	121
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	119
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	119
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	118
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	117
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	116
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	116
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	115
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	112
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	109
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	109
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	107
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	107
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	106
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	105
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	105
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	101
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	101
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	101
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	100
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	100
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	99
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	98
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	98
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	97
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	96
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	96
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	96

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD ESCORTs year 1992

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