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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:62.54%
(The average a petrol FORD FORD year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:291 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment30
Registration plate lamp issues19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Registration plate issues4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Rear brake binding4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|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 Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|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
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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Brake hose damaged1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lamp has no pattern (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both front wheel bearing has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both. (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))1
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested due to the master cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe bleed nipple (1.1.21 (d) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Lower Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded right at front between mounting point suspention spring mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1|1
Front Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. both front |5.1.1|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides rear |1.4.A.2f|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour both sides front |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1

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