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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGFs year 1999

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mot history
Pass percent:74.14%
(The average a petrol MG MGF year 1999 passes without issue)
Based on:58 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))33
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))32
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))23
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))20
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))19
Headlamp aim out of alignment18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Windscreen washer not working 16
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))13
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))11
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))10
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))9
Horn not working (7.7 (a))9
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))8
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))8
Registration plate issues7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))7
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))6
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))5
Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))5
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Registration plate lamp issues4
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))4
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))3
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))3
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))3
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))3
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))3
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
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))3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))3
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))2
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))2
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Warning lamp illuminated (2.1.5 (c) (ii))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim out of alignment1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush pulled through |5.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits c/o level above limits 2nd idle (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading below limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts. (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Also rough when rotated. (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect l.e.d bulb (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect l.e.d bulb (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/ chassis holed near subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (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
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DOES NOT ILLUMINATE (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 50kgf on roller (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill behind mud flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))1
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear wheels due to hydraulic failure (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced toeing eye area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Doesnt fully release (1.1.6 (d))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cms of sub-frfame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush rear yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe osr (1.2.1 (g))1
Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Brake performance not tested Wheel excessively binding, carrying out RBT may cause further damage. (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Front 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
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective smashed (4.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Emissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow and cat rattle (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Emissions unable to be completed engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))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
Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Below 0.923 (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits high 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits high 2.53 and 3.37 (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement Nearside and offside (1.1.15 (e))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .74 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Steering linkage deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Tracking arm lock nut loose allowing excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested Overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front mounting point (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe corroded and holed and front left corner of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm inner dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm inner dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear subframe upper arm corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corroded (1.1.14 (b))1
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corroded (1.1.14 (b))1
Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Fixing loose (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side face (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Suspension system inoperative On Bump stops. (5.3.5 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill extremely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Road wheel fixing missing o/s wheel nut x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Suspension system inoperative suspension running on bump stopos (5.3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))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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