MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1993

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Pass percent:37.46%

(The average a diesel FORD ESCORT year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:31,258 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4755
Registration plate lamp issues	3436
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2847
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2542
Headlamp aim out of alignment	2401
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2342
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2226
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2131
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	2121
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1789
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1548
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1535
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1094
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1085
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1047
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	990
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	975
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	869
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	791
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	780
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	726
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	711
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	697
Registration plate issues	689
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	683
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	670
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	668
Rear brake binding	663
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	653
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	645
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	641
Windscreen has damage	635
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	628
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	614
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	594
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	589
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	576
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	569
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	559
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	559
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	547
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	519
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	512
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	507
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	476
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	451
Rear brake application uneven	426
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	412
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	411
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	409
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	409
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	386
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	373
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	344
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	344
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	338
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	335
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	328
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	327
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	327
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	322
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	320
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	317
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	309
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	307
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	304
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	302
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	296
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	295
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	294
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	293
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	292
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	291
Front brake application uneven	281
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	277
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	275
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	274
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	272
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	272
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	267
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	265
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	256
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	256
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	254
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	250
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	249
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	244
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	242
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	241
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	241
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	240
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	232
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	231
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	230
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	229
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	229
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	227
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	227
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	227
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	225
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	225
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	223
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	207
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	206
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	205
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	204
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	201
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	198
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	196
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	195
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	195
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	194
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	188
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	188
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	187
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	183
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	180
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	177
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	176
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	175
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	173
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	171
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	167
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	165
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	163
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	160
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	160
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	160
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	154
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	152
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	147
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	147
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	144
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	142
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	139
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	137
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	132
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	130
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	129
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	126
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	125
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	125
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	125
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	124
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	123
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	123
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	122
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	119
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	119
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	117
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	117
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	117
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	116
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	114
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	114
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	113
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	113
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	112
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	112
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	111
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	110
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	110
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	110
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	109
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	108
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	107
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	106
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	106
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	105
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	104
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	104
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	103
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	102
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	102
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	101
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	101
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	101
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	100
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	99
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	99
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	99
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	98
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	96
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	96
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	96
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	95
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	95
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	95
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	94
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	92
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	91
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	90
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	88
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	88
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	88
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	87
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	87
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	86
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	86
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	85
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	84
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	84
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	82
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	81
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	81
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	80
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	80
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	80
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	80
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	78
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	78
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	78
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	77
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	76
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	76
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	75
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	75
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	73
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	68
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	67
An item not tested \|Manual\|	66
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	66
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	66
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	66
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	65
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	65
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	65
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	65
Brake hose damaged	65
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	64
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	64
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	64
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	63
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	63
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	63
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	63
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	62
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	62
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	61
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	61
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	60
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	59
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	59
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	59
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	59
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	59

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1993

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