MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1979

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Pass percent:54.58%

(The average a petrol FORD FORD year 1979 passes without issue)

Based on:535 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	61
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	28
Registration plate lamp issues	23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	18
Rear brake binding	17
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Brake pipe excessively corroded	11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Registration plate issues	9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	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
Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| fouling other parts of the vehicle \|2.3.2\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.2.4c\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Radiator area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering Engine mount area \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Engine mount area \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured \|5.2.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat \|3.6.B.4f\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.4c\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Drivers stalk \|5.2.5a\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Leaf spring longitudinally displaced Both rears \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	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
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light wired incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track arm \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track arm \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	1
Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|1.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))	1
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (5.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering wheel retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1979

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