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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR MKs year 1962

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mot history
Pass percent:79.20%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR MK year 1962 passes without issue)
Based on:1,125 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively17
Horn not working |1.6.2a|16
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Rear brake binding10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Registration plate lamp issues9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))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
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|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
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|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested engine smoking badly (1.2.1 (g))1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged |1.1.11 |d| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged |1.1.11 |d| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke missing |4.2.A.1b|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler |2.2.B.1g|1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet |7.2.3|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|1
Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Fuel system component leaking at carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))1
Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)1
Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Not amid at screen (3.5 (a))1
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)1
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)1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Torsion bar fractured |2.4.E.1a|1
Braking system leaking BRAKE TEST NOT POSSIBLE |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both outer sill skins insicure and need seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure and badly corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing two nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake performance not tested hose deteriorated / handbrake linkage and fullcrom siezed and both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and rubber boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))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
Fuel system component leaking Carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c|1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper |3.6.A.1|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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 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
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|1
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|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Brake pipe inadequately supported across front chassis rail |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Stop lamp not working both sides |1.2.1b|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fuel pipe union leaking @ filter housing |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated inner face |1.1.14 |b||1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|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
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint at pump |2.3.3b|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Stop lamp not working all |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking metal pipe to flexible joint |3.6.A.1|1
Registration plate issues1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Front Fuel system component leaking carb |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked |4.2.A.1b|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)1
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower pin and bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower pin and bush mounting fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sub frame |2.2.C.1h|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing |2.4.B.7b|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower cross membre |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top arm,rear inner bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill top |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2|1
Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|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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