MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FIESTAs year 1985

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Pass percent:55.07%

(The average a petrol FORD FIESTA year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:5,132 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	335
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	306
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	297
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	247
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	223
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	219
Brake pipe excessively corroded	215
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	169
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	163
Registration plate lamp issues	130
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	128
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	114
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	110
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	102
Registration plate issues	83
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	81
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	71
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	67
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	66
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	64
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	56
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	54
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	50
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	50
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	47
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	45
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	45
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	45
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	41
Rear brake application uneven	41
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	40
Rear brake binding	37
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	36
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	33
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	32
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	31
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	31
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	31
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	28
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	27
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	26
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	25
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	25
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	24
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	24
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	23
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	22
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	22
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	22
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	20
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	19
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	16
Front brake application uneven	16
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	14
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	13
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Windscreen has damage	13
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	12
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	11
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	10
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	7
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	7
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	7
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FIESTAs year 1985

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