MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1990

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Pass percent:61.47%

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

Based on:776 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	47
Registration plate lamp issues	34
Brake pipe excessively corroded	34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Registration plate issues	28
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Rear brake application uneven	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Rear brake binding	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative \|1.1.17 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure retaining bolt missing from base \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure loose lense \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Centre Steering component damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	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 Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	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 Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring 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
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Lower Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Position lamp switch missing \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|6.4.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure \|5.1.B.2a\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Centre Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| retaining device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Upper Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	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
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to brake hose \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe pipe to brake hose \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.2.1c\|	1
Nearside 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
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|6.4.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.5.1b\|	1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))	1
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1990

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