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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD MUSTANGs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:71.35%
(The average a petrol FORD MUSTANG year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:1,075 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|40
Brake pipe excessively corroded34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Registration plate lamp issues25
Registration plate issues17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|16
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|14
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|14
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault13
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|8
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|8
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|7
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))6
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|5
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
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|5
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|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 rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
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|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
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|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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c||2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear brake binding2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||2
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))1
Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front position lamp|s| not working Both |1.1.A.3b|1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Brake lining|s| insecure |3.5.1g|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake inoperative |3.7.B.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer boxes blown |6.1.2 |a||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction check engine light |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolts loose |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking brake servo hydrolic . working off power assist steering pump for braking assist |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))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
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Rear Direction indicators not working both side |1.4.A.2c|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working Both sides |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Direction indicator not working Both sides work intermittently |1.4.A.2c|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Offside Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake pump leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |5.2.3 |j||1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front brake application uneven1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))1
Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image / head lamp lens excessive weathered |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image / head lamp lens excessive weathered |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.64% |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |8.2.1.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick - up to the offside |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick - up to the offside |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing drivers |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective passengers |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt passenger side |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing and seized up |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. |3.4.1a|1
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat |3.6.B.4f|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1

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

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