MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1987

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Pass percent:58.50%

(The average a petrol FORD FORD year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:453 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	32
Headlamp aim out of alignment	30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	23
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	23
Registration plate lamp issues	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Rear brake binding	7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	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 Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose lock tab not folded over \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside brake caliper securing device loose lock tab not folded over \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage \|2.4.D.1c\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bolt stuck out (6.1.4 (a) (i))	1
Centre Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure 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
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front 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
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users \|6.5.10\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements \|3.8.A.9/10\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded \|6.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security \|6.5.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security \|6.5.9\|	1
Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security \|6.5.9\|	1
Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security \|6.5.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users \|6.5.10\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system \|6.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|6.1.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|6.1.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.8.A.4a\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.8.A.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has damage 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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	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
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective unable to test no key \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Battery insecure and tray \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front spring mounting \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing by shock absorber top \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger/chassis holed UNABLED TO JACK UP UNSAFE \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt obviously repaired \|5.2.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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 petrol FORD FORDs year 1987

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