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MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MINORs year 1952

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mot history
Pass percent:67.69%
(The average a petrol MORRIS MINOR year 1952 passes without issue)
Based on:616 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle52
Headlamp aim out of alignment32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Registration plate lamp issues19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort15
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Rear brake binding10
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Front brake application uneven4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly |1.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly |1.4.C.1a|2
Horn control missing |1.6.1|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
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|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands |2.1.1|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Semaphore indicator switch faulty |1.4.C.1c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges engine bay |4.11 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheelarch by spring mount |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheelarch by spring mount |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor,front spring mount |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, front spring mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor/chassis, rear spring mount |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when foot brake is applied sidelights come on |1.1.A.3f|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing Nut loose |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside 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
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |6.1.2 |a||1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle support arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn torsion bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level |1.1.10 |d| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre 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
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 chassie leg |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly |1.4.C.1a|1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front |1.4.C.1b|1
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear |1.4.C.1b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped |British American headlamp| |1.8.C.4|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering wheel rim fractured |2.2.1 |c| |i||1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|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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