MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FIESTAs year 1989

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Pass percent:44.33%

(The average a diesel FORD FIESTA year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:794 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	79
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	69
Brake pipe excessively corroded	67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	53
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	46
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	39
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	33
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	32
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	27
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	6
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FIESTAs year 1989

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