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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FORDs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:47.32%
(The average a diesel FORD FORD year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:503 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment63
Registration plate lamp issues48
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|46
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Brake pipe excessively corroded29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle24
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|22
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Registration plate issues16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|12
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|12
Windscreen has damage11
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|11
Rear brake binding11
Rear brake application uneven11
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|7
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |6.4.B.2a|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|3
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front brake application uneven3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Subframe 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
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Inner 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 longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|2
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Lower Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal |3.3.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Centre Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned |2.4.B.1e|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Seat belt attachment fitting fractured |5.2.3|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Brake cable knotted |3.5.1b|1
Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Inner Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Outer Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |6.1.1c|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded |6.1.2|1
Emissions not tested |6.4|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative |1.1.6e|1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Vehicle Identification Number not legible |6.3.5.a|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split |3.6.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Nearside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1

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