MOT History from tests of petrol FORD MUSTANGs year 1969

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Pass percent:80.21%

(The average a petrol FORD MUSTANG year 1969 passes without issue)

Based on:1,496 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Registration plate lamp issues	31
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	27
Registration plate issues	20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	15
Brake pipe excessively corroded	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	3
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| fouling other parts of the vehicle \|2.3.2\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| fouling other parts of the vehicle \|2.3.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| excessively damaged \|2.3.2\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	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
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front.become white \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	2
Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicators (4.3.3 (b))	1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected drivers footwell (4.11 (a) (ii))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central joint (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Steering column inappropriately modified \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Sub-frame insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength strut housing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Strut housing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported To nearside front \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Power steering ram\|s\| anchorage insecure \|2.3.4a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected \|2.1.3 \|f\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel hose excessively chafed from pump \|7.2.2\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Battery Tray \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre lower floor panel \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable Power steering hydraulic ram excessive play in ball joint \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|3.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump hose \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering ram\|s\| anchorage insecure \|2.3.4a\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| remains on when the brakes are released \|4.3.2 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))	1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working Works only when pedal pressed fully \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour Nearside & Offside \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| 80mm measured min for mot 75mm \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing shock absorber nuts \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing shock absorber nuts \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing tie rod \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing tie rod \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Front Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Brake cable insecure	1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	1
Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Inner Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))	1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlights \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure main beam headlight insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| excessively corroded \|2.3.2\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt splitting and loose \|2.3.6\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks \|2.1.1\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights go out when headlights turned on \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed lower engine bay \|1.9.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Mechanical brake component securing device missing \|3.5.1i\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|4.1.3 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake valve \|1.1.11 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground at handbrake cable \|4.11 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|1.1.6 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking \|2.1.5 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| fouling other parts of the vehicle \|2.3.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing track rod end \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing track rod end \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis susp arm \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis susp arm \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Steering box insecure mounting nuts missing \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| or their associated mountings locking device insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Release control defective (1.1.6 (d))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective LHD beam kick up \|4.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush \|5.3.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corroded through within 30cm of the steering idler mounting \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Power steering ram\|s\| has excessive free play at anchorage mounting bushes worn \|2.3.4c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling track rod end clamps fouling steering rack mounting frame \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Outer Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Drivers door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)	1
Fuel hose leaking pipe from fillter to pump (7.2.3)	1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)	1
Direction indicators not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)	1
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD MUSTANGs year 1969

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