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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA B SERIESs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:55.45%
(The average a petrol MAZDA B SERIES year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:330 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Registration plate lamp issues22
Headlamp aim out of alignment16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Rear brake application uneven11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Registration plate issues5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Windscreen has damage4
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|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
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|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 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
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
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|2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c|1
Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|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 has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside 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 front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing |3.4 |a||1
Nearside 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
Offside 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
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on all steering linkage |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.2.2 |e||1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drop side mounting points many |6.1.B.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel n/s and o/s |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassis many places |2.4.A.3|1
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner D bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower boots |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower boots |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer |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 and outer |2.2.C.1c|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm joint |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement rear brakes not working |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear brake binding1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Offside 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
Centre Upper Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside 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
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
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
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 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 Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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
Front Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| does not face the rear |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box |7.1.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken |1.2.1e|1
Headlamp insecure Both sides |1.7.3|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bomper corroded |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Fuel pipe excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper 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
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|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
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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
Nearside 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 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Front Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard |2.7.1a|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside 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
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer 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
Offside Front Outer 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 Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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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