MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1998

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Pass percent:50.42%

(The average a petrol FORD FORD year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:2,142 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	248
Headlamp aim out of alignment	183
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	149
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	136
Registration plate lamp issues	132
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	109
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	58
Registration plate issues	56
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	42
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	42
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	38
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	32
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	31
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	31
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	29
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	23
Rear brake binding	22
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	18
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Front brake application uneven	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	10
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	5
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside 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\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	248
Headlamp aim out of alignment	183
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	149
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	136
Registration plate lamp issues	132
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	109
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	58
Registration plate issues	56
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	46
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	42
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	42
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	38
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	32
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	31
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	31
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	29
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	23
Rear brake binding	22
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	18
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Front brake application uneven	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	10
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	5
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside 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\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FORDs year 1998

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