MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FORDs year 1990

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Pass percent:51.87%

(The average a diesel FORD FORD year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:374 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Brake pipe excessively corroded	13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Registration plate issues	10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Windscreen has damage	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	9
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	5
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.3.2c\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` cuddly toy ,sat nav mount etc \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured \|5.2.3\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.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
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.1.9\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	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
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.1.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.8.A.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front brake disc excessively worn \|3.5.1g\|	1
Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil \|3.6.F.2\|	1
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (4.3.3 (b))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))	1
Central Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Speedometer clearly inoperative \|6.7.2\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Steering column inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Steering column repaired by welding \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s dipped beam and side lights (4.2.3 (c))	1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))	1
Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Nearside Inner 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
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	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 Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded \|6.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush \|2.6.4\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure \|1.3.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded \|6.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.5.1b\|	1
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
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FORDs year 1990

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