MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1985

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Pass percent:61.35%

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

Based on:163 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	12
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	9
Registration plate lamp issues	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Registration plate issues	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure 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
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering shaft rubbing on exhaust (2.1.3 (f) (ii))	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	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 Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	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
Rear brake application uneven	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Upper Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	12
Brake pipe excessively corroded	10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	9
Registration plate lamp issues	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Registration plate issues	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure 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
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering shaft rubbing on exhaust (2.1.3 (f) (ii))	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	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 Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	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
Rear brake application uneven	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Upper Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1985

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