MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1989

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Pass percent:64.56%

(The average a petrol FORD FORD year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:728 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Headlamp aim out of alignment	30
Registration plate lamp issues	29
Brake pipe excessively corroded	29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	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 Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Seat belt obviously repaired \|5.2.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| or their associated mountings locking device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded \|6.6.1\|	1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center & rear \|7.1.2\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	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 Front Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose \|2.4.C.3a\|	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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of leaf (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of leaf (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing \|3.5.1i\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.1.9\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Brake lever locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear \|3.5.1f\|	1
Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Inner Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Upper Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view \|6.6.1b\|	1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements \|3.8.A.9/10\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Front Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect \|3.4.1d\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both split pins (2.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)	1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)	1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1989

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