MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1997

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Pass percent:37.13%

(The average a diesel FORD ESCORT year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:115,706 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	23641
Registration plate lamp issues	16461
Headlamp aim out of alignment	12394
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	10494
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9780
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8253
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8147
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7285
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7229
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4697
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4356
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4333
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3968
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3779
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3745
Registration plate issues	3607
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	3590
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3465
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3338
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3222
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3135
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2575
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2413
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2404
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2372
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2297
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2245
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2242
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2197
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2150
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2138
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2100
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2094
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2057
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1994
Rear brake binding	1879
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1870
Windscreen has damage	1859
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1817
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1810
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1804
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1568
Rear brake application uneven	1561
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1470
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1437
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1393
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1390
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1318
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1298
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1278
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1275
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1230
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1203
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1193
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1113
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1048
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1048
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1040
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1018
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1010
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1008
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1001
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	973
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	971
Front brake application uneven	966
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	963
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	949
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	928
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	922
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	894
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	850
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	848
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	829
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	825
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	809
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	793
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	786
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	782
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	776
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	774
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	767
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	757
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	748
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	747
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	725
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	711
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	700
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	696
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	685
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	685
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	685
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	676
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	665
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	658
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	655
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	652
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	651
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	649
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	632
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	627
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	623
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	620
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	618
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	608
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	596
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	594
Brake hose damaged	583
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	576
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	575
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	563
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	558
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	556
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	541
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	538
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	523
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	522
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	514
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	499
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	497
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	482
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	477
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	472
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	468
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	467
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	465
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	458
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	457
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	457
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	451
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	450
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	449
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	446
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	439
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	437
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	435
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	430
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	417
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	416
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	411
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	408
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	408
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	408
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	406
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	403
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	399
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	393
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	392
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	390
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	388
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	386
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	382
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	378
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	367
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	365
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	362
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	358
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	353
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	351
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	350
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	339
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	339
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	335
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	331
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	325
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	321
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	320
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	318
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	316
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	316
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	313
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	310
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	310
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	307
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	305
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	303
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	302
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	301
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	301
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	300
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	299
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	298
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	298
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	297
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	294
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	293
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	291
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	291
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	291
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	290
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	289
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	287
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	283
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	283
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	283
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	281
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	281
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	280
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	279
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	278
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	274
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	274
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	270
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	269
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	266
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	265
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	265
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	264
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	263
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	259
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	259
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	255
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	254
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	253
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	253
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	252
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	248
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	248
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	246
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	246
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	245
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	244
An item not tested \|Manual\|	240
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	234
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	230
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	229
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	227
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	226
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	224
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	224
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	224
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	224
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	223
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	222
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	221

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ESCORTs year 1997

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