MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1991

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Pass percent:63.62%

(The average a petrol FORD FORD year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:712 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	51
Headlamp aim out of alignment	29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Registration plate lamp issues	25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Rear brake binding	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer 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 Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Hand operated control valve malfunctioning \|3.2.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	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 position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure 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
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp passenger side head light goes out when high beam turned on \|1.7.5c\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle and driver side chassis rail \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering excessive lift \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering excessive lift \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	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 Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	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
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.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
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	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 Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position \|adjustable type\| \|2.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pin \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	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 Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Brake cable knotted \|3.5.1b\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle and rear Sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle and rear sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed x5 (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holedx2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1991

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