MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ORIONs year 1989

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Pass percent:56.96%

(The average a diesel FORD ORION year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:388 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	32
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Registration plate lamp issues	26
Brake pipe excessively corroded	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Centre Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust incomplete (6.1.2 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
Emissions unable to be completed incomplete exhaust .no tail pipe or rear box (8.2.2.2 (e))	1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush .marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch - pop rivet repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch broken away from inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Inner Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired \|3.6.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rear section \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rear section \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Innersill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper 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
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly not working when hazards on \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible \|0.2 \|b\|\|	1
Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible \|0.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	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.

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.

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD ORIONs year 1989

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