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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FIESTAs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:59.96%
(The average a petrol FORD FIESTA year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:6,878 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment487
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|302
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|272
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|267
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively254
Brakes imbalanced across an axle251
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|239
Brake pipe excessively corroded238
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|230
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|225
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|206
Registration plate lamp issues182
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort178
Rear brake binding159
Brake hose excessively deteriorated137
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|106
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|106
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|101
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|96
Registration plate issues95
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|86
Horn not working |1.6.2a|74
Rear brake application uneven68
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|66
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|65
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|64
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|60
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|55
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|55
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|54
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|53
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|52
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|51
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|48
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|47
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|46
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|45
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|41
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|40
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|40
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|40
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|40
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|38
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|38
Front brake application uneven37
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|37
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|36
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|35
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement34
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|34
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|34
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|33
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|33
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|33
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|32
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|31
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|31
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|31
Brake hose has insufficient room to move31
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|30
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|30
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|28
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|28
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|28
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|27
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|27
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|27
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|26
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|26
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|26
Windscreen washer not working 25
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|24
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|24
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|24
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|23
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|22
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))22
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|21
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|21
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|21
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|21
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|21
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|20
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|20
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|19
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|18
Battery insecure |1.9.1|18
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|17
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|17
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|17
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|17
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|17
Emissions not tested |7.0|17
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement17
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|17
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|16
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|16
Windscreen has damage16
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|16
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))16
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|16
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|16
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|16
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|15
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|15
Windscreen wiper blade insecure15
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|15
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|15
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|15
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|15
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|15
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|14
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|14
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|14
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|14
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|13
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|13
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|13
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|12
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|12
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|12
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|12
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|12
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|11
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|11
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|11
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|11
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|11
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))11
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|10
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|10
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|10
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|10
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|10
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|10
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|10
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|10
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|9
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|9
An item not tested |Manual|9
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|9

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