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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ VITOs year 2003

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mot history
Pass percent:57.86%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ VITO year 2003 passes without issue)
Based on:738 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively62
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|57
Headlamp aim out of alignment50
Brake pipe excessively corroded33
Brake hose excessively deteriorated27
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault13
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Windscreen has damage8
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))6
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))5
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))5
Registration plate issues5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Front brake application uneven4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Front brake excessively fluctuating3
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|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 Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box |7.1.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced2
Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour and offside |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort brakes not working |3.7.B.5a|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported fuse box under passenger seat |1.9.2a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember/toe eye mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner + outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.2.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high line (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside 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
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))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
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill-floor area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative |4.1.5 |a||1
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative |4.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center section |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill panel and rear |Marked| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing is badly damaged / sharp edges exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working accident damaged / lamp assembly is broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Amber bulb deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))1
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sills corroded through in places |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front ja cking points corroded through on inner sills |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint top joint adrift |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |1.1.6 |d||1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Rear coil spring broken both |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated need investigate. |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gate split. |2.5.C.1a|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction need diagnostic. |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail inner and outer c.v gaiter broken. |6.1.7 |d| |ii||1
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail outer c.v gaiter insecure. |6.1.7 |d| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour lens broken showing white light to rear advise o/s damaged |1.1.A.3e|1
Parking brake inoperative on one side bothside rear ,very poor, 14 per cent efficiency. minimum is 16 per cent. |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated inner c.v gaiter broken. |6.1.7 |d| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction need diagnostic. |8.2.2.2 |g||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Main beam stays on when dip beam selected |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` Satnav |8.3.1e|1
Emissions not tested Major leak of exhaust gases |7.4.B.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Top of sill behind B pillar |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis and sill under lower seatbelt mounting |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis and sill under lower seatbelt mounting |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced In multiple places on the front mounting |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced In multiple places on the rear mounting |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced In multiple places on the front mounting |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced In multiple places on the rear mounting |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of sill |2.4.A.3|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Piece missing |4.2.A.1a|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected |4.5.1 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1

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