MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1994

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Pass percent:38.41%

(The average a diesel FORD ESCORT year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:60,683 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	12478
Registration plate lamp issues	6433
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	4586
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4561
Headlamp aim out of alignment	4540
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3671
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3383
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3309
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3121
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2301
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2185
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2151
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2115
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	1837
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	1696
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1661
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1559
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1476
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1466
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1446
Rear brake binding	1438
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1398
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1378
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1298
Registration plate issues	1286
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1239
Windscreen has damage	1217
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1194
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1152
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1136
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1095
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1065
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1055
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1017
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1012
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	992
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	978
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	961
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	955
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	949
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	888
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	881
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	872
Rear brake application uneven	823
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	815
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	795
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	733
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	716
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	710
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	681
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	675
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	654
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	632
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	629
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	617
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	614
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	609
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	607
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	577
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	571
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	569
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	547
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	536
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	516
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	516
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	512
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	509
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	504
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	503
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	501
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	498
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	496
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	493
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	489
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	489
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	487
Front brake application uneven	482
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	478
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	477
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	470
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	470
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	469
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	464
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	453
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	453
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	451
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	448
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	442
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	430
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	428
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	423
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	419
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	419
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	415
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	407
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	400
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	387
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	383
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	371
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	360
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	360
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	353
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	352
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	350
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	347
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	344
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	341
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	340
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	340
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	332
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	329
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	326
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	322
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	321
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	319
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	317
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	314
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	314
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	311
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	311
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	310
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	307
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	305
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	298
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	296
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	293
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	292
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	291
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	288
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	288
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	287
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	282
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	278
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	267
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	264
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	264
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	264
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	257
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	255
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	254
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	253
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	253
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	251
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	246
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	245
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	243
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	238
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	236
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	232
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	229
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	229
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	227
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	226
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	223
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	222
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	219
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	218
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	208
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	206
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	205
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	204
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	199
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	196
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	193
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	192
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	190
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	188
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	188
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	184
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	178
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	177
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	177
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	177
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	177
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	175
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	172
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	172
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	171
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	170
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	170
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	169
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	166
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	165
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	163
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	162
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	162
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	161
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	159
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	159
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	158
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	158
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	155
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	153
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	151
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	149
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	149
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	148
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	146
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	144
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	144
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	143
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	143
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	142
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	142
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	141
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	140
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	139
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	136
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	136
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	135
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	133
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	131
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	131
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	130
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	130
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	126
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	124
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	124
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	124
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	123
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	123
An item not tested \|Manual\|	123
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	123
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	122
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	122
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	120
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	118
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	117
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	116
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	116
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	115
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	115
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	114
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	114
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	114
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	114
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	113
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	113

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1994

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