MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FORDs year 2004

Review the list of common FORD FORD failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your FORD then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history

Pass percent:61.89%

(The average a diesel FORD FORD year 2004 passes without issue)

Based on:1,131 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	120
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	78
Headlamp aim out of alignment	59
Brake pipe excessively corroded	44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Registration plate issues	14
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
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\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2

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.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	120
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	78
Headlamp aim out of alignment	59
Brake pipe excessively corroded	44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	39
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Registration plate issues	14
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
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\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2

MOT History from tests of diesel FORD FORDs year 2004

Find us on Facebook