MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1971

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Pass percent:53.36%

(The average a diesel FORD TRANSIT year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:4,419 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	417
Headlamp aim out of alignment	331
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	302
Brake pipe excessively corroded	296
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	271
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	167
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	161
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	158
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	150
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	128
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	120
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	119
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	118
Registration plate issues	117
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	90
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	78
Rear brake binding	76
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	76
Windscreen has damage	75
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	74
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	74
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	66
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	66
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	65
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	65
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	64
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	64
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	61
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	61
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	60
Rear brake application uneven	58
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	45
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	45
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	45
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	44
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	43
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	43
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	43
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	38
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	37
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	37
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	36
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	36
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	35
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	34
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	34
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	33
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	33
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	32
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	32
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	31
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	31
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	31
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	30
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	29
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	27
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	26
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	25
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	25
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	24
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	24
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Front brake application uneven	23
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	22
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	21
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	21
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	21
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	20
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	19
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	18
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	18
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	17
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	16
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	14
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	14
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	14
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	14
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	14
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	14
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	13
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	13
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	13
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	12
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	12
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	11
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	10
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	10
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	10
An item not tested \|Manual\|	10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	9
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	8
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	8
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	8
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	8
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	7
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	7
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	7
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	7

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.

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MOT History from tests of diesel FORD TRANSITs year 1971

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