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MOT History from tests of petrol MG 3s year 2018

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mot history
Pass percent:50.00%
(The average a petrol MG 3 year 2018 passes without issue)
Based on:2 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment560
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively195
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))140
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))138
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))95
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))73
Brakes imbalanced across an axle60
Windscreen washer not working 47
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))40
Brake pipe excessively corroded38
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))37
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened33
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))32
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak31
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))26
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak24
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))24
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))23
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))23
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))22
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))22
Registration plate issues20
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))19
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))19
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))19
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))18
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))17
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))17
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))16
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))14
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))11
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))11
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))11
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))10
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))10
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))10
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))9
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))9
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))8
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))8
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))8
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))7
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))7
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))7
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))7
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))7
Registration plate lamp issues7
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))5
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))5
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))4
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))4
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))4
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))4
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))4
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))3
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))3
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))2
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))2
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))2
Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))2
Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))2
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))2
Central Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements lamps flickering on and off. (4.2.2 (a))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Induction manifold pressure sensor signal too small (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Daytime running lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dash (7.1.6 (a))1
Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))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
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt will not clip in to stalk (7.1.2 (d))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filtered excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror / side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Light switch faulty (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low or no effort (1.4.1 (a))1
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on instrument cluster (7.1.6 (a))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp operation, also stop lamp inoperative (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALIPER BLEED SCREW LEAKING (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face De-Laminating (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face De-Laminating (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users In Line Fuel Line Filter Leaking ( Corroded Housing ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Drivers airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Drivers view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside 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 webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (broken) (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter burst (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))1
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb out (4.1.2 (b))1
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seatbelt unable to lock into holster (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Daytime running lamp not working both sides suspect faulty switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour yellow (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour yellow (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face defaced (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face defaced (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type cap fitted not locking or sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested Due to the condition of the front discs (1.2.1 (g))1
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Outer Undertray likely to become detached sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel in lever. (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working arm attachment broken (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front h/lamps (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken spring,. (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Suspect switch fault (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating distortion ,vibration through braking,. (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn no surface condition on disc,. (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect way too low....osf headlight motor,,adjuster insecure inside headlamp....requires removing lamp to investigate,. (4.1.2 (c))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating drum (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not working correctly on main beam (4.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely rear service brake grabbing/noisey requires investigation (1.2.1 (c))1
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front lights flash intermittently when indicating left (4.4.3 (b))1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements stalk doesnt turn off, Lights flicker when using stalk to indicate (4.2.2 (a))1
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))1
Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken OSR COIL SPRING BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Oil Filter leaking continuously (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binding at passenger rear (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))1
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Not locking into upright position (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ecu unit, wires to battery and earth to body! (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Carpet/ Floor mat fouling on brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Steering column attachment defective Carpet/ Floor mat fouling on steering column (2.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated may be brake (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated may be brake (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surfaces of discs breaking up causing fluctuation on brake rollers (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs corroded inside surface (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant, badly corroded pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))1
Rear Bumper insecure Both corners (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed Oil Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides**brake discs corrosion** (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened OSF,NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))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
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking from ferral (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working Rear view mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the drivers seat (4.1.5 (b))1
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not extend. (7.1.2 (e))1
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached Sill trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1

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