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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FORDs year 1996

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mot history
Pass percent:54.31%
(The average a diesel FORD FORD year 1996 passes without issue)
Based on:1,924 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues149
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively144
Headlamp aim out of alignment109
Brake pipe excessively corroded72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|59
Registration plate issues38
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|34
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|33
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort32
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|30
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|26
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|25
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|24
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|24
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Brake hose excessively deteriorated22
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|22
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle21
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|21
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|21
Horn not working |1.6.2a|21
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|21
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|20
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|20
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|18
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|17
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|16
Rear brake binding16
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|16
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Windscreen has damage15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|14
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|13
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Emissions not tested |7.0|12
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|12
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|12
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure10
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|10
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|8
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|6
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Front brake application uneven5
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|5
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|5
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|5
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|4
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|4
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Nearside Suspension component 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
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|3
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|3
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3

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