1998 Ford Escort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both, also offside rear has a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Underside heavily covered in underseal restricting proper inspection on certain components, ie: Brakepipes etc.. & All Welding Repairs.

Emissions not tested battery flat, wont run consistantly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired On the end of the Undersill area (welding repairs not seam welded all the way round) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired On the end of the Undersill area (welding repairs not seam welded all the way round) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp knocking / rubbing on side of fuel tank

Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front tyre was low on air

Offside Front windscreen washers weak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both, also offside rear has a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Underside heavily covered in underseal restricting proper inspection on certain components, ie: Brakepipes etc.. & All Welding Repairs.

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced been covered in underseal but see white silicon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front battery tray covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear all rear covered in underseal

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion around the battery tray area but is also within 30 cms of the servo mounting. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail behind the plastic cowling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light and side light affected (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail in several places in the rear axle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking power steering fluid leak from around this area (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

battery went flat at the end of the test.

can't check the sills for corrosion due to plastic skirts covering them.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter corroded badly - could not check sills covered over with plastic

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter corroded badly - could not check sills covered over with plastic

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sills appear to be-corroding ,sill covers fitted /rear chassis corroded at rear

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sills appear to be-corroding ,sill covers fitted /rear chassis corroded at rear

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

this vehicle full sill covers fitted so outer sills not check properly

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

this vehicle full sill covers fitted so outer sills not check properly

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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