MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1971

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Pass percent:61.59%

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

Based on:781 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	71
Headlamp aim out of alignment	50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Brake pipe excessively corroded	25
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	24
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Rear brake application uneven	22
Front brake application uneven	21
Rear brake binding	20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Registration plate issues	9
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot \|3.3.A.1d\|	2
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Exhaust system insecure front pipe to manifold \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 \|1.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))	1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin front pipe loose (6.1.2 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal \|3.3.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Towbar retaining device missing \|6.6.3a\|	1
Towbar locking device missing \|6.6.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Position lamp switch missing \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Position lamp switch missing \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to door step \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to door step \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch to cassis \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill to chassis \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s chassis in various places \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing inner and outer \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Headlamp switch missing \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside manifold to down pipe joint \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill edge parted with outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired above front leaf spring, front mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above front leaf spring, front mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced \|4.2.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	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
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pivot \|3.3.A.1g\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded white chalked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded white chalked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail inner and outer \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mounting \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion channel front windscreen \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind seat \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel 30 cm from seat mounting \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch various places \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure due to excessive corrosion on floor pan \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Driver`s door pillar insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and cross member. Suspension mounting, steering box mounting and engine mounting both sides \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD TRANSITs year 1971

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