MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FORDs year 1971

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Pass percent:60.40%

(The average a diesel FORD FORD year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:404 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	24
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Brake pipe excessively corroded	22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Registration plate issues	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake warning device defective \|3.3.E.1b\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front eye \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front eye \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	1
Power steering malfunctioning at tickover \|2.1.5 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability pulling out of axel \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake servo defective or ineffective \|1.1.10 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Battery insecure both \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired steps,both \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Steering column universal joint locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Front Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FORDs year 1971

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